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- by Sophie Pinkoski

As we settle into the summer months, board work tends to slow down, and board members have a well-deserved break from the pressures of the normal meeting rhythm. But that doesn’t...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

According to a study conducted by The Miles Group, only 36% of directors believe their board does a very good job assessing their directors, and only 26% "believe they are very e...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

A high functioning board isn’t something that happens overnight. In fact, it takes deliberate continuous effort, ensuring your directors have everything they need to do their wor...

-Jane Halford and ChatGPT

Am I the only one? You know the type...July arrives and now as busy business owners, board members, and executives, we're supposed to become a different version of ourselves...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

 A strong board can be an organization’s secret weapon. In addition to meeting its fiduciary duty, a strong board can provide guidance for informed decisions that align with the ...

- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

You step onto the jetway, passport in one hand, carry-on in the other, dressed in wrinkle-resistant neutrals. The business traveler. A modern gladiator armed with noise-...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

According to Forbes, nearly half of family businesses world-wide don’t have a succession plan. Despite this, three quarters of these businesses intend on passing the reins to the...

- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT

As the Edmonton Oilers advance through the playoffs, fans see a team in pursuit of the Stanley Cup. But if you’re leading an organization, there’s something else worth n...

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Unexpectedly inheriting a family business is rarely a straightforward process. The decisions that come with such an immense sudden change in your life are complex and deeply pers...

- by Jane Halford and ChatGPT (it brought the humour)

Let’s be honest.

Board work is time-consuming (hello, four-hour committee meetings), high-pressure (have you tried explaining to a regulator or ...

- by Jane Halford

As the adrenaline rush of an election campaign concludes, newly elected officials are met with the challenge of serving the public, including undertaking transformative action neces...

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Selecting the right CEO is one of the most critical decisions a board can make. The CEO sets the strategic direction, influences company culture, and ultimately determin...