Board of Directors blogs focus on how to become a successful board member and how to set governance priority and best practices. They also address issues specific to employee stock ownership plans (“ESOP”)-owned companies, as well as other issues relevant for the board of directors generally.

A good governance board is one that is interested, curious in the bigger goals of the organization, and able to navigate a market or the world in which the company is looking to make a difference. It also means that the board is able to speak out when things go wrong and is coachable. It’s a clear structure that balances the power. Unfortunately it isn’t always working well.

Many of the people on boards are bored and disengaged. This could be due to a lack in interest, the culture in their company or even their personal personalities. Some board members aren’t even certain of what their role is supposed to be. Others are aware they’re not performing at the top of their game.

This article focuses on the second group of people who have been offered seats on governance boards and are having a difficult time being productive and engaged. This is not a slam on Johns and Daves however, it is a reflection of the process to get board positions (and C-level positions). The article outlines some basic elements to change the game. Diverse thought is typically accomplished through different genders, ages, and ethnicity, education, context, and hitachivantaraforums.com experiences.