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Who Wants to Be a Board Member Anyway? governance transition May 06, 2025

- 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 ...

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A Fresh Mandate: 10 Essential Strategies for Newly Elected Leaders leadership transition Apr 29, 2025

- 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...

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Choosing the Right CEO: A Board’s Guide to Using the KASH Box Framework leadership transition Apr 18, 2025

- 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...

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Setting Ground Rules for Board Interactions governance transition Apr 08, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

In today's fast-paced environment, the effectiveness of a board greatly depends on the quality of its interactions. The way board members engage with one another can inf...

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Considering Co-CEOs? Weigh Your Options leadership transition Apr 01, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

As organizations grow and evolve, so do their leadership needs. One non-traditional solution is the notion of co-CEOs. When done right, a co-CEO model can provide additional band...

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Unexpectedly Leading the Family Business? Dive in! family business leadership transition Mar 25, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

According to Deloitte, 64% of family businesses have no succession plan in place. It can be easy to put off such plans when the head of the business expects to carry on leading f...

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Is Canadian Boardroom Culture "Too Polite"? governance transition Mar 18, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Canada is often celebrated for its politeness, a trait that has become an endearing part of our national identity. However, in the Canadian boardroom, this cultural char...

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Unexpected Family Business Leadership family business leadership transition Mar 11, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Stepping into the leadership role of your family's business without warning is nothing short of a seismic shift in one's life. It intertwines the turbulence of personal ...

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Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Leading a Family Business family business leadership transition Mar 04, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Grief and suddenly leading your family's business often goes hand in hand. It’s natural during leadership succession to experience a mourning period, especially when the transfer...

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Organizations Today Require Broad Perspectives leadership transition Feb 26, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Since the beginning of the year, I have had countless discussions with board members and CEOs about what to do about the polarization (or weaponization) of the word dive...

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What Organizations Can Learn From Family Businesses family business Feb 19, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Family businesses are not just companies but a unique space where personal relationships intertwine with professional pursuits. In multi-generational businesses, this al...

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Make a Meaningful Retirement leadership transition retirement Feb 04, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

When it comes to retirement planning, many leaders stop at the first topic: finances. Yet there are several other factors to take into consideration while dreaming up your ideal ...

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