Saturday, December 25, 2010

The Role of Non-Executive Board Directors Today


As a non-executive board director, I have been thinking a great deal about what it means to do this role in today's environment.

We exist in a dramatically different economic climate. With that comes increased scrutiny by stakeholders and governments alike, and with good reason. If our companies are the engine for bringing us out of the doldrums, then we need to have the best foundations and tools for them to do just that.

The nature of what it takes to be a responsible board member anywhere in the world has changed. Simply looking over the shoulder of the executive team and offering an occasional word of wisdom or direction is not sufficient.

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