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The board of directors oversees the company’s governance procedures and helps to implement the company’s plan of action. It also ensures that the business operates lawfully and in the best interest of shareholders and other stakeholders. The board can be made consisting of outsiders and insiders each of them elected for a specific term. The ideal board should be multi-faceted and diverse in terms of skills, experience, and background. They should embody the company’s fundamental values and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission.
Boards must also be prepared to take on risks and make difficult decisions. They must also display a deep understanding of their fiduciary responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work with others in a team-oriented way. They should be able to communicate the vision and direction of their organization and be able to create and implement a plan of action.
Boards should be prepared to respond quickly to changes in the business and social contexts. They should be proactive in the areas of potential and risk, financial management, and talent management.
An effective way to build a solid board of directors is by creating an inventory of qualified candidates and inviting them to apply for positions when openings become available. This is as simple as posting an LinkedIn job advertisement or sending an email with a message.