Finding the Right Fit: Assessing First-Time Candidates for Non-Executive Directors

In this era of rapid technological change and market disruption, boards have their work cut out to keep pace with what is happening in their own companies, let alone in the broader, converging business environment. To remain relevant — to be able to make a meaningful contribution to strategy and challenge management effectively — boards need to refresh themselves continually and seek out directors who can bring in much-needed knowledge and experience from the front line.