Boards - Asset or Liability?
Learnings from interviews with scaling company board members outlining their experience of scaling boards and some of the key factors for optimising performance
Ignorance - is it really bliss?
Thoughts on the value for scaling companies of accessing the 'right expertise' in the 'right way'
Exits - the Agony and the Ecstasy
Learnings from our interviews with over 20 successful exit stakeholders
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On-boarding – key principles
Finding great senior leaders is critically important, but their success is highly dependent on a successful transition into the organisation. Many companies have strong on-boarding processes, but frequently overlook these for senior hires. This document outlines our thoughts on an on-boarding process, and includes some templates that may be helpful in designing an effective on-boarding plan for new senior appointment.
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a16z Podcast on key role independent directors can play on a board
Podcast, moderated by a16z managing partner Scott Kupor, general partner Lars Dalgaard (formerly CEO and founder of SuccessFactors) and executive coach (and former investor) Anne Mitchell - both of whom have served on boards for companies all the way from initial set-up to IPO - share their thoughts and experiences on what makes an ideal board ... especially when it comes to "independents" i.e. board members who are not investors.
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