Directors: Don’t forget ‘what your real job is

 

One of the key lessons that board members must learn is not to cross the line between governance and operations. The most important job of the board on which you serve is to hire the CEO and hold him or her accountable for results. By crossing the line, you interfere with the ability of the CEO to do their job.

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