Dissent: When a Good Board Is Bad News
A recent study suggests that too much agreement on a board can weaken a company. Why you need to (nicely) cultivate dissent.| Associations Now
Boards often mistake collegiality for alignment, avoiding tough conversations and sidelining dissent. The result is delayed decisions, superficial consensus, unequal participation, and fragmented governance. This weakens their business strategy and diminishes shareholder value. Solutions include tackling sensitive issues early, formalizing recurring agenda items, assigning “chief skeptic” roles, structuring debates to surface dissent, and tracking follow-through. Chairs must actively soli...| Harvard Business Review
A recent study suggests that too much agreement on a board can weaken a company. Why you need to (nicely) cultivate dissent.| Associations Now
Collegiality is overrated. Uncomfortable conversations and dissenting opinions can prompt some new thinking—and help you avoid some bad decisions.| Associations Now
