Leading Boards N°1 Basics on Boards of Directors | Page 6
Perform a background check on the Board , such as :
• How is the Board organized ?
• What are the relationships like with the management and the shareholders ?
• How often are the meetings , is there an annual schedule ? Can you attend most of them ?
• What is precisly your role and the related responsabilities ?
It is important , especially for a first Board experience to sit on an organized Board . The Board might be using a Board portal , easy to use it allows meetings to be well organized , share all documents and communicate with fellow members . Being digital is an asset on your behalf ; many Boards are now seeking digital directors .
There are many other questions you might ask , but first make sure you have the time to commit and don ’ t pick any Board . The values and mission must be shared and you should be passionate about it to become a successful Board member and act in the best interests of the corporation to enhance good everyday governance .
Perform a background check on the Board , such as :
• How is the Board organized ?
• What are the relationships like with the management and the shareholders ?
• How often are the meetings , is there an annual schedule ? Can you attend most of them ?
• What is precisly your role and the related responsabilities ?
It is important , especially for a first Board experience to sit on an organized Board . The Board might be using a Board portal , easy to use it allows meetings to be well organized , share all documents and communicate with fellow members . Being digital is an asset on your behalf ; many Boards are now seeking digital directors .
There are many other questions you might ask , but first make sure you have the time to commit and don ’ t pick any Board . The values and mission must be shared and you should be passionate about it to become a successful Board member and act in the best interests of the corporation to enhance good everyday governance .