The power of frontline governance
In my earlier years as a vice president of marketing for a retail organization, “Board Day” was a choreographed performance. We approached it like a high-stakes theater production, meticulously curating the narrative and holding rigorous dry runs. We didn’t just plan the strategy; we planned the menu, the seating arrangement, and even the weight of the paper in th...
By framing the importance of diversity beyond just demographic aspects, Frances Yu encourages readers to consider a more holistic approach to building boards with varied experiences and perspectives. Her emphasis on experiential diversity (professional) and trench diversity (operational) challenges the traditional notion that board members should be distant from the day-to-day operations of a business. In doing so, she highlights the need for bilingual leaders who can speak the language of share...