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The art and science of governance.
Paul and Andrew explore the questions that matter at the board table.
Episode 23: Understanding the key elements of an effective Board with “the Board Architect”, Mark A. Pfister
Understanding how your Board can be effective begins with an assessment of your Board’s architecture. Author, consultant, and non-Executive Director Mark A. Pfister joins us to talk about what he means by the architecture of a Board and how individual Board members need to meet the demands of their roles in order to serve the…
Episode 22: Dealing with Dilemmas that Directors face with Julie Garland McLellan
When you sit on a Board, part of your role is to deal with difficult situations. When inevitable challenges and dilemmas arise, the organization will benefit from Directors who show courage, wisdom, humility, and a strong commitment to the Board. Join us as consultant, author, experienced Director, and frequent media commentator Julie Garland McLellan guides…
Episode 21: The role of Boards in building Trust, with Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors
How can a Board build trust in its organization and broader community? Can a Board really monitor and even measure trust? How? Rahul Bhardwaj, CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down to discuss with us the critical role that all Boards play in rebuilding trust in their organizations. The ICD’s recently published Trust…
Episode 20: How to PREP for a Board meeting: a conversation with Scott Baldwin, Co-Founder of DirectorPrep.com
Preparing for a Board meeting is a critical part of your work as a Director. When done well it can ensure that the Board fulfills its responsibility to provide oversight, insight, and foresight for the organization. Join us as we sit down with Scott Baldwin, Co-Founder of DirectorPrep.com, to hear from him about how to…
Episode 19: Board Succession Planning
Boards need to be intentional about succession planning for new Directors and for key leadership positions. How should Boards assess their current capacity, seek out the right people to join the Board, and raise up leaders within the Board?
Episode 18: Taking the mystery out of culture – with Dr. Debra Brown
Can culture be managed? Measured? Improved? Is it a function of leadership? Join us as we chat with Dr. Debra Brown, President and CEO of Governance Solutions, as she shares her research findings and wealth of Board experience related to organizational culture. Her insights show that culture can not only be managed well but that…
Episode 17: Why Term Limits are so important (and why Paul is so passionate about them)
It is widely accepted that Board members should have a term limit and in this episode Paul convinces Andrew that this topic is not only important but actually pretty exciting. Term limits offer an opportunity for Boards to develop leaders within the Board, plan out skill development, and help Board members focus on making an…
Reflection on Episode 15: Board Orientations, Meeting Packages and Governance in the News
We have very big, very exciting news! We’ve been informed that the Governance Guys is the 41st top-rated management podcast in Japan! With your continued support, we look forward to continually climbing the ranks. We discussed a local news story that touches on governing in the pandemic, managing reputation, and conflict between a Board and…
Episode 16: Why – and how – to develop the skillset of your Board
Are you wondering about how to put together a plan to develop the governance skills of your Board members? Are you wondering about how you might increase your competency as a Board Director? Paul and Andrew discuss their experiences and some strategies to consider in your Board development plan. What skills are you hoping to…
Episode 15: Board Orientations, Meeting Packages, and Governance in the News
Paul and Andrew chat about some important lessons to be learned regarding a recent governance issue that was reported in the news. Plus we respond to two listener questions about Board Orientations and what to expect in your Board meeting package. Email in your questions to governanceguys@gmail.com
Reflection on Episode 14: The importance of understanding your Board’s governance model
After a long hiatus, we’re back! Our guest this week was Marion Thomson Howell, President of Shaugnessy Howell and Executive-in-residence at Capacity Canada. With extensive experience serving on a variety of boards, Marion shared her expertise on different board models. Personally, this was one of my favourite episodes. Marion clearly explains each model and the…
Episode 14: Understanding Board Governance Models with Marion Thomson Howell
If you were joining a dance group then you would want to know what kind of dance the group practices. If you were joining a football team then you would need to know the type of offence and defence the team uses. When you join a Board you need to understand its governance model. Boards…