VALUE CREATION FOR ALL The Value Creating Board

The Evolution of the Board The Complacent Board- overpowered by Imperial CEO who controlled the board by recruiting “buddy directors” who proved ineffective in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and cost stakeholders billions. The Compliance Board- evolved from corporate scandals and Sarbanes Oxley. These boards are overly focused on regulatory compliance and shareholder value often neglecting to build company value. The Value Creating Board- the new board that seeks to add long term value for all by focusing on innovative strategy, aligned culture, engaged, committed people and high performance execution/accountability from the board to the dock.

Old Criteria New Criteria Build shareholder value Value for key Shareholders Compliance/Governance  Tone at the top  Say on Pay  Sarbanes Oxley  Reactive to shareholder interests Build company value Value for all stakeholders Performance/Results  Holistic from board to dock  Rewards for creating value  Do the right things  Driven by stakeholder interests What is The New Criteria for The Value Creating Board?

Major Negative Results from a 60% Effective Board Over 750 Bank Failures Loss of millions of shareholder and taxpayer dollars Employees laid off Business denied loans US Government Economy Deficit Health care Race relations International Non-Profits Losing donors Greater needs Lack professional board performance standards Why is a Value Creating Board Critical to Any Organization? A board is “where two or more are gathered” to help an entity survive and prosper-like families and small businesses A bank board is entrusted with investor funding, customer deposits and FDIC insurance. If the board is 60% effective, during times of economic crisis, the bank is at serious risk of failure. If a government fails to agree and take proper action, the country is at risk. Governments have the ultimate board impact because of their power. If a non-profit board fails to exercise strong governance, the institution will struggle in its mission for the needy or God. The goal: Minimum of 100% board effectiveness to protect and prosper the organization.

A Effective Board is Critical, Whether you are An investor, shareholder or donor who wants to minimize risk of loss and maximize ROI. A Board member who is concerned about liability and legacy. A CEO whose job performance is dependent on an effective board. A CFO who is responsible to the board for financial reporting, disclosure and transparency. An Executive whose job and career depends on an effective board. An Employee whose future is determined by board leadership A Board Advisor who is watching out for the well being of the company A Stakeholder whose concerned about the community, the company’s viability as a customer, or a citizen concerned about the economy, taxes, and environment. Regulatory or government entity who wants to protect. A less than effective board can adversely effect everyone.

How to Build a Value Creating Board: The Boardroom to Loading Dock Program The Benefits Maximum value- for all stakeholders Benchmark board performance to new criterai Brings all stakeholders together to achieve common objectives. Educational-everyone learns their role in creating high performance. Speed-powerful results in 90 days. Alignment-everyone is committed to common goals Accountability-each level from the board down assumes responsibility for their role. Changes-attitude, behavior and results from the Boardroom to Dock. “Do It Yourself” rather than consultant driven- cost effective/sustainable Proven template and process for high performance results-BoardNextWorks Changes at the board level can have a major impact on the organization’s performance with minimal time, cost and disruption.

The Board to Dock Program The Process Assess the current effectiveness of the board through interviews and self assessment board tools. Focus board on 3-5 key issues to resolve in 90 days. Gain the commitment of all in the boardroom to reach 90 day objectives. Proven process to move board and organizational effectiveness from 60% to 100% in 90 days.

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Call to Action: Develop a Value Creating Board Chose a champion who sees the need Meet to discuss the unique needs of your organization Provide free demo board assessment Review assessment Determine next steps Full assessment and 90 day program for major change and results $15,000 to $25,00 depending on number of participants.