Working with a client with two new Board Members has brought up a couple of issues which can be seen as typical of the structure of The Board in many companies. This particular board has evolved over years, and has remained under the solid leadership of it's chair. However, the role of the board has diverged from it's purpose insofar as it has become an executive tool, managing every aspect of the business.

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What did you say?... Forget The Economy!

Looking back on 2011, we can safey say that it was not a great year for business. For most it was a year of cash flow shortages, late payments from customers, staff reductions, and even closure. And then we have the problems caused by the lack of available credit via the financial institutions... Say no more... The Global economy still shows no real signs of improvement, and recent talk of Ireland re-entering recession does nothing for our business conf...

Working with Start-up's has always been a source of great enjoyment for me. Being in the company of Innovators, Thinkers, budding Entrepreneurs, has many rewards. Likewise, working with established businesses who need a little help to re-structure can have similarly pleasant outcomes, and I relish these experiences.

However, it can also be very frustrating... I frequently come across situations where businesses are forever "getting ready to get ready"! With Start-up's in particular, the compan...