‘This Time Can Be Different’ On Racial Equality
Veteran board member Gaurdie Banister, Jr., talks fighting fires, rethinking strategy and the unique role directors can play on race and equality in America.
Veteran board member Gaurdie Banister, Jr., talks fighting fires, rethinking strategy and the unique role directors can play on race and equality in America.
Four pilot projects can help build confidence, trust and rapport by gradually involving the board more deeply in key decisions and sharing more information.
The new legislation is certain to face strong opposition in the courts—but too much vocal opposition by individual directors could do reputational harm.
It may not be a topic directors are eager to address, but boards should expect shareholders to raise the issue more frequently as calls for greater director accountability and more frequent board refreshment continue to grow.
CEOs and boards continue to talk about how to make real and lasting changes to culture to address racism and implicit bias in their own
When the company had an opportunity to build its board from scratch after the breakup of Hewlett Packard, it made diversity a top priority.
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