Dear CEOs,

What do you do when faced with a micromanagement board? From experience as a board member and governance trainer expert, micromanagement is not a problem in itself. It is a symptom of several problems.

At one of the board meetings I attended, it was clear that the board did not have a clear sense of its role in the organization, and no systems to guide that role. Board members thought that attending all management meetings was what they should be doing to make decisions.

The CEO was overwhelmed. Read more >>

"Toxic board dynamics don’t just waste time, they erode trust, stifle innovation, and frustrate leadership"

If you have been in many boardrooms, you have probably experienced this: Your board meeting starts with polite smiles, but within minutes, it’s a battleground. One director insists on revisiting a decision made months ago because their idea wasn’t chosen. Another dominates every conversation, talking over everyone else as if it’s their personal TED Talk. A third quietly undermines progress by spreading dissent over coffee breaks. Sound familiar?

Welcome to the chaos of difficult board personalities where egos clash, alliances form, and productivity takes a back seat.

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Tired of navigating power struggles, egos, and unproductive boardroom behaviour? You are not alone and the good news is, you do not have to accept it as the status quo. With the right tools and training, even the most challenging boards can evolve into high-performing, strategy-driven teams.

At Summit Consulting Ltd, we have designed programs to equip directors and boards with the skills they need to excel in today’s fast-paced world. Here’s how you can turn your board into a strategic powerhouse:.Read more >>

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