Committees : Governance
How Old Is Too Old To Serve?
Bank Director Editor Jack Milligan writes about one of the most sensitive topics on bank boards.
Assembling the Right Board
Jim McAlpin of Bryan Cave LLP explains that what should be included in a board's strategic plan.
Getting Business for Your Bank: How to Get Involved at the Board Level
Some banks take aggressive measures to get board members involved.
What Makes a Banking Leader
Alan Kaplan of Kaplan & Associates writes about what to look for in a successful CEO.
Bank Director’s Story: How the Board of Congressional Bank Evaluated Itself
A bank director at Congressional Bank describes how her board carried out a self-assessment, and got more than it anticipated.
CEO Evaluations: Providing Feedback that Makes a Difference
Pearl Meyer & Partners’ Laura Hay offers suggestions on a more effective evaluation process.
Recruiting the Right Directors for Your Board—and Getting Rid of the Wrong Ones
This article explains how to go about assessing the quality of your board, recruiting new members and getting rid of ineffective directors.
The Board’s Role in Succession Planning
Attorneys at Barack Ferrazzano discuss the board’s fiduciary duty in succession planning, questions to ask management, and how to address board succession.
Succession at the Top: Lessons Learned from CEO Transitions
Alan Kaplan of Kaplan & Associates, Inc., draws on his experiences with succession planning to offer advice for boards.
Part I: Best Practices of Bank Boards
Jim McAlpin of Bryan Cave LLP offers the top 10 best practices for bank boards, culled from his and his partners’ experiences attending hundreds of board meetings during the past several decades.