Not exact matches
«The Newell
Board recognizes the importance
of having the right mix
of skills, expertise and experience and is committed to continuously reviewing its capabilities and ongoing refreshment on behalf
of shareholders,» it said in a statement.
One
of the hardest tasks for small businesses is making sure it has the
skills and equipment on
board to allow it to compete with other larger companies in the same field.
Sometimes dysfunctional
boards are a result
of having investors who don't really understand their role on the
board or have the right
skills or experiences to be helpful.
Train yourself in those
skills now, because when that bad news comes from the
board of directors, you seldom will have much notice.
For years, he'd been administering a test to help
board members assess their decision - making
skills, as part
of a training program he'd developed for corporate directors.
«We are honored to welcome three new
board members to Prison Fellowship, — each bringing a solid set
of specific
skills, experience and a passion to serve,» said James J. Ackerman, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Prison Fellowship.
However, getting a consultant on
board who is
skilled at this kind
of program development can be a beneficial move.
However, there is little doubt in my mind that a
board that is diverse — in terms
of experience,
skills, gender, race, sexual orientation and other factors — is your best possible bet for management and shareholders.
For example, there's Robert Morris University's scholarship for «League
of Legends» players, which awards up to $ 19,000 in room and
board for highly
skilled gamers, similar to how rising stars are currently recruited for baseball or football.
«The combination
of technology, loyalty and travel industry expertise that these nominees bring to the table continues to enhance the
skill set
of our
board of directors,»
board chairman Robert Brown said in a statement.
«Leaders were far more confident in their
skills across the
board — but employees really felt that there really wasn't room to challenge the status quo,» Rich Wellins, senior vice president
of DDI, said
of the research.
This multifaceted director nomination and evaluation process has ensured that our
Board of Directors remains comprised
of highly qualified leaders with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
skill sets.
By providing a meaningful disclosure about potential
Board members, shareholders will be better able to judge how well - suited individual board nominees are for the Company and whether their listed skills, experience and attributes are appropriate in light of the Company's overall business stra
Board members, shareholders will be better able to judge how well - suited individual
board nominees are for the Company and whether their listed skills, experience and attributes are appropriate in light of the Company's overall business stra
board nominees are for the Company and whether their listed
skills, experience and attributes are appropriate in light
of the Company's overall business strategy.
Boards today are also trying to include more perspectives,
skill sets and experiences to reflect their audiences, signal the importance
of diversity to the company, and ultimately increase the performance
of the businesses overall.
Such recommendations must also include a statement from the recommending stockholder in support
of the candidate, particularly within the context
of the criteria for
Board membership, including issues
of character, integrity, judgment, diversity, age, independence,
skills, education, expertise, business acumen, business experience, length
of service, understanding
of the Company's business, other commitments and the like, as well as any personal references and an indication
of the candidate's willingness to serve.
More than 40 %
of the companies in our study included members
of the next generation on their
boards and committees in order to nurture their business and management
skills.
The desire for security is also apparent in the finding that, while millennials perceive across - the -
board advantages
of working as freelancers or consultants — from the opportunity to work in different industries, to learning new
skills, to the ability to travel or work abroad — nearly two - thirds said they prefer full - time employment.
Boards will also need a pool
of diverse,
skilled candidates waiting in the wings.
Qualifications, Attributes,
Skills and Experience: Spencer is qualified to serve on Zillow Group's
board of directors because
of the important perspective and experience he brings as Zillow Group's Chief Executive Officer.
Directors in our study expressed fairly significant dissatisfaction with boardroom dynamics at their companies: Only around two - thirds (64 %) strongly believe their
board is open to new points
of view, only half strongly believe their
board leverages the
skills of all
board members, and less than half (46 %) strongly believe their
board tolerates dissent.
Qualifications, Attributes,
Skills and Experience: Rich is qualified to serve on Zillow Group's board of directors because of the broad range of relevant leadership and technical skills he possesses as a founder and former chief executive officer of companies in the mobile and Internet indus
Skills and Experience: Rich is qualified to serve on Zillow Group's
board of directors because
of the broad range
of relevant leadership and technical
skills he possesses as a founder and former chief executive officer of companies in the mobile and Internet indus
skills he possesses as a founder and former chief executive officer
of companies in the mobile and Internet industries.
We request information that is relevant to
skills, expertise, interests, and experience appropriate for our
Board of Directors and its responsibility for our Purpose, Vision and Mission.
Directors should be respected and influential in the community and / or possess special knowledge,
skills or experience which would assist the work
of the
Board.
Qualifications, Attributes,
Skills and Experience: Erik is qualified to serve on Zillow Group's
board of directors because he brings valuable strategic and financial expertise as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur.
Mr. Baker has a law degree from the University
of Florida School
of Law, and his experience as a lawyer and member
of the
board of a large public utility company also contributes important risk management and regulatory oversight skills to the B
board of a large public utility company also contributes important risk management and regulatory oversight
skills to the
BoardBoard.
As described under «Director Nominees for Election,» the
Board believes that each
of the current members
of the
Board is a highly qualified and dedicated individual who brings to the
Board his or her own particular and substantial expertise and experience, including relevant regulatory, financial services, financial and accounting, legal, and / or risk management
skills.
Qualifications, Attributes,
Skills and Experience: Gordon is qualified to serve on Zillow Group's
board of directors because he brings extensive experience in the residential real estate industry as a founder and manager
of a real estate brokerage firm.
Directors are required to bring their expertise, experience and leadership
skills to all aspects
of their role including the discussions held at
board meetings in order to make them personally effective and the business successful.
Directors»
skills, qualifications, experience and individual contribution to the effectiveness
of the
board;
Senior members
of the Glass Lewis research team discuss key developments for the 2018 proxy season, including EU directives, company engagement, investor stewardship,
board diversity and
skills, executive remuneration and non-financial reporting.
Mr. Baker has a law degree from the University
of Florida School
of Law, and his experience as a lawyer and member
of the
board of a large public utility company also contribute important risk management and regulatory oversight skills to the B
board of a large public utility company also contribute important risk management and regulatory oversight
skills to the
BoardBoard.
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow and expand at a rapid rate, an issue has become clear across the
board: there is a severe shortage
of skilled engineers to keep up with the pace.
Aside from the unacceptable optics, evidence shows that
boards composed
of people with diverse
skills, cultural backgrounds, gender and experience — just like the real world — are more effective than less diverse
boards, Leblanc says.
«Bonnie's insights on governance and business, based on her extensive experience on large - company
boards, will complement the
skills and experience
of the other Council members.»
In addition to creating and maintaining a formal
board skills matrix, the disclosure
of basic information to the public gives investors an opportunity to scrutinize the makeup
of the
board and the characteristics
of each
board member.
I've had the chance to test out and research a huge amount
of resources, and I'm excited to share with you 37 free social media and marketing courses that you can enroll in to upgrade your
skills across the
board.
Like most businesses, my company has a
board of directors, executives, and subject matter experts, all who contribute unique
skills, experience, and perspectives that have helped Guidant evolve and grow.
To avoid rotating managers at the point where active
skill might matter most, institutional investors need more support to impress upon their
boards the importance
of a full market cycle.
Topics include increased emphasis on director
skills and diversity, quantum compensation concerns, and
board oversight
of ESG issues.
Julie Hembrock Daum, who leads the North American
Board Practice, highlights key findings from the 2017 Spencer Stuart U.S.
Board Index, including increases in the number
of first - time and female directors and changes in director
skills and backgrounds.
In these instances, much more meaningful disclosure is offered, providing shareholders with useful context as to the value
of particular
skills to the
board and the company.
The National
Board of YMCA's sponsors a Family Communication
Skills Center to help «Y's» develop programs for families.
I took a knife
skills class at Sur La Table this week with my girlfriend and
of course I HAD to buy a new knife and cutting
board there.
Fonterra Cooperative Group shareholders will vote on four new directors — one - third
of the
board — after the dairy company's exhaustive new selection process that rates candidates against a «
skills matrix».
Your
Board believes that its range
of skills and track record demonstrate its proficiency in all key aspects
of the business.
The Ranch offers secluded cabins with EPA approved low - emission fireplaces and kitchen facilities, two guest lodges, including the newly opened High Lonesome Lodge, two restaurants featuring organic / sustainably focused cuisine, 35 miles
of trails for hiking and mountain biking (summer) and 130 + km Nordic trail system for cross country skiing and snowshoeing (winter), a year round professional horsemanship program and stables including Summer Wrangler Camps, trail riding,
skill training and feed rides as well as hiking, mountain biking, fly - fishing, zip - lining, stand up paddle
boarding, adventure /
skill training courses, and a nature - based, 18,000 sq. ft. restorative spa featuring massage, facials, body wraps, soaks and more.
Most include only a few ingredients, go from package and cutting
board to skillet and table in about 30 minutes or less, and require no special
skills or foreknowledge
of Asian cooking to prepare.
Bill is an active member
of the vegetable industry and the local community, currently serving on the Vegetable Growers Association
of Victoria Executive Committee, a member
of the Ausveg
board, VFF Hort Committee, Board member of the East Gippsland Water Catchment Authority, Chair of the Mitchell River Catchment Agricultural Business Association, Chair of the Lindenow irrigators advisory committee, East Gippsland Food Cluster and previously as the President and Life Member of the Lindenow Football and Netball clubs, bringing a range of skills and insights to the AUSVEG B
board, VFF Hort Committee,
Board member of the East Gippsland Water Catchment Authority, Chair of the Mitchell River Catchment Agricultural Business Association, Chair of the Lindenow irrigators advisory committee, East Gippsland Food Cluster and previously as the President and Life Member of the Lindenow Football and Netball clubs, bringing a range of skills and insights to the AUSVEG B
Board member
of the East Gippsland Water Catchment Authority, Chair
of the Mitchell River Catchment Agricultural Business Association, Chair
of the Lindenow irrigators advisory committee, East Gippsland Food Cluster and previously as the President and Life Member
of the Lindenow Football and Netball clubs, bringing a range
of skills and insights to the AUSVEG
BoardBoard.
HAB, which promotes the consumption
of Hass avocados in the United States, seeks
board members with diverse
skill sets who are interested in supporting this mission.
Take the final step and spend the warchest that our media friendly
board members regularly boast
of whenever the fans become restless, I am only me, Im not a
skilled or qualified professional football manager BUT I am a lifelong fan
of the club having supported Arsenal since the tender age
of four and I have seen glory years and I have seen rubbish but what I have never ever seen in those 40 odd years is Arsenal Football club rise to the heights
of the European Elite and I do feel that for a club that has been on the very brink and who have had to step back from it due to the worlds finances and the ever shifting world
of the global media.