Myth 1: The Aggressive NED
As a non-executive director you get the best out of your executive colleagues by always keeping them on their toes. In a unitary board environment where executives attend and contribute in board meetings, boards work better collectively when there is a collegiate approach.
An aggressive approach is counter-productive and although healthy tension and robust challenge are essential, they should be delivered with mutual respect.
Myth 2: Performance Management
Often organizations believe that performance management is solely the responsibility of HR or direct supervisors. Effective governance requires boards to have oversight of performance frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability.