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CDM Article
01 Jul 2009
John M Green
argues that boardroom collegiality isn’t the prize some treasure.
Contestable collegiality
A maxim many Australian board chairmen ascribe to is: “A good board doesn’t vote. It strives for consensus.” This approach is not merely bluster, but so prevalent in practice that some...
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CDM Article
01 May 2009
John M Green
argues boards should maintain a healthy scepticism when dealing with experts.
Un-expert-ease, and why you need it
When we receive expert advice many of us embrace it as the gospel it is not. Turn your mind and your depleted life savings towards the global flock of mar...
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CDM Article
01 Mar 2009
John M Green
discusses how boards can improve on their CEO succession plans.
Inside outside CEOs
The three non-executive directors from different boards slipped into their regular chairs at the café.
“The Arbitz* board,” notes Peter, spooning sugar into his coffee. “Their CEO’s been doin...
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CDM Article
01 Oct 2008
John M Green
pinpoints when new directors should feel free to say what’s worrying them, and what chairmen can do to help.
The first meeting rule
The chairman sidled up to the new director during the board’s morning break. “Tony, I see you’re asking questions at your first board meeti...