A major responsibility of the CEO is to support the board of directors in making sound decisions and directing the organization.  The quality of leadership by the board plays a major role in the effectiveness and morale of the organization, thus the CEO has a major vested interest in insuring that the board performs well.

Boards exist not because they can direct the organization better than management, but because shareholders, the public, etc. want control in the hands of a group that they are sure will represent their interests. What are management’s responsibilities in supporting the board, in particular during meetings? This article answers that question with 5 essential tasks of management and how to carry them out.

Author: William Dann, Founder