In Defense of Older Directors
There is much discussion about the tenure of directors - whether longer service diminishes independence or inhibits the board's ability to refresh itself. These questions are valid, but rigid one-size-fits-all answers are not. Based on my more than 30 years of experience serving on company boards, the best boards are a mix of 'continuity', or longer serving, directors and 'newbie' directors. Newbies bring fresh thinking and more diversity, while continuity directors bring more knowledge of the company's businesses as well as history. Read more here...
This article was written by Barbara Hackman Franklin for Agenda.
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This is why I am so excited for our annual Board Assembly on October 23rd. The room will be packed with experienced female corporate board directors as well as those looking to gain a seat at the table. They will be able to share their experiences and wisdom with one another. And in an effort to involve men in our mission to see more women on corporate boards, we are encouraging men with corporate board service to attend as well. It should be an evening that will inspire all attendees and most definitely myself. To find out more about the Board Assembly, click here.
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