Unlocking Board Excellence: The Role of a Board Champion

Boards are critical to the success of an organization. They hold the responsibility of ensuring the sustainability and shaping the future of the company beyond the tenure of any one employee. On this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, FCCS SVP of Marketing and Communications Stephanie Barton welcomes FCCS VP of Governance and Board Development Leslie Hilton for a discussion about the key role of the board in the success and growth of the business and how the board champion can help lead this charge. She details the role of a board champion, the effectiveness of their efforts, and who is the ideal candidate to become a board champion to help enhance board trust and increase governance greatness.

“The board’s role is to represent the stakeholders in ensuring the long-term sustainability of the business.” — Leslie Hilton

Insights Include:

• The role of the board in conjunction with the management team
• The importance of the board champion
• The role of a board champion
• Becoming a board champion
• Improving board culture with a board champion

Read the full show notes.