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Insights, trends and leading practices on governance from our thought leaders

Why Great Boards Feel Different

By Darren Rawson

Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
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The Importance of Patience as a Director: Don't Leave Before the Miracle

high-performance mindsets Jan 14, 2026

By Mary Cameron

Mary is a former CEO and executive with experience in real estate, insurance, IT, and utilities. She was also a former Deputy Minister in two provinces. Mary is a full-time Director...
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The Space Between Worlds: How Lived Experience Strengthens Board Thinking

By Maureen Moneta, CPA, CA, ICD.D

Maureen is a former C-suite executive and Board Chair whose governance perspective is shaped by financial leadership and informed by her experience as a Métis and ...
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Eight Director Archetypes That Shape Board Performance

By Mary Cameron and Sarah Morrison.

Learn more about the authors on our team page.


The most effective directors do not all look the same.

Some lead with precision and structure. Others lead with ...

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Applying Mindsets to Elevate Board Design

board design mindsets Nov 13, 2025

By Darren Rawson

Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
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Why Capabilities Beat Skills in Building a High-Performing Board

board design capabilities Oct 14, 2025

By Darren Rawson

Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
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Why You Should Treat Your Board as a Design Problem

By Darren Rawson

Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
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Is ERM Your Handbrake or Your Turbo Boost?

By Carolyn Graham

Carolyn Graham serves as Chair of MacEwan University and director on two for-profit boards. She has experience on numerous public, private and not-for-profit boards. Carolyn previ...
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From Doer to Director: Five Lessons I Didn't See Coming

 By Wendy King

With over two decades in executive leadership and now an independent director, Wendy brings a dual lens to governance. She merges hands-on operational insight with strategic oversigh...

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Lessons from XBox: Robbie Bach's 3P Framework

 By Mary Cameron

Mary Cameron is the chair of Habitat for Humanity International, chair of a private lumber company and sits on two other boards. She has served on over 40 public, private, crown an...
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