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Study: Private Company Board Compensation
How much should board of directors members be paid? In cash or retainers? Find out how companies pay their directors in the latest study. Read More
C-Suite to Boardroom: The Traits an Experienced Executive Needs to Be an Effective Director
An executive can make an effective board director, but he or she must be aware of how the boardroom style differs from c-suite leadership. Read More
Family Business Conflicts: Are You Choking on Family Fur Balls?
Conflict resolution in family business starts by addressing ‘fur balls’. Don’t choke, or family business conflicts will worsen. Read More
STEP, KPMG Study: Global Family Business Governance Trends
Here’s what the STEP survey on global family business trends reveals about governance, Millennial leadership, diversity and retirement. Read More
Guidelines to Improve Your Company’s Banking Relationship (In the Style of Poe’s ‘The Raven’)
In order to improve your banking relationship and get the most favorable terms from your lender, focus on two things: character and cash flow. Read More
Revisiting the Three Circle Model of Family Business to Strengthen Governance Structures
It’s been 40 years since Gersick introduced the Three Circle Model for Family Business. How can you assess governance maturity in each circle? Read More
Families in Business: Mapping Out Your Family Vision with a Business GPS System
Bypass U-turns with this “GPS system” that aligns family vision and helps find the fastest path to meeting your family’s business objectives. Read More
Psychology of a Private Company Board Part 2: Family-Owned Businesses
The board of directors for a family-owned business has a duty to the company’s owners, but family dynamics often complicate its direction. Read More
Psychology of a Private Company Board in Fund-Owned Businesses
The board of directors has a fiduciary duty to the interests of the company and owners, so how does it handle fund-owned businesses? Read More
The Basics of the Board of Directors – Roles, Structures and Duties
The role of the board of directors is to represent shareholders. Learn about board of director functions, from small to mature companies. Read More