From NAW

In my last post for the NAW Blog Distributing Ideas, I talked about the importance of having an effective board structure as a foundational element of a sustainable competitive advantage, whether your business is public or private. It’s a rare thing, however, and a great one in a distribution company is an exception.

A board has three core responsibilities to shareholders: ensure there is a strategy in place that will create long-term growth in shareholder value; ensure the right people are in the right seats (CEO and direct reports); and ensure that the executive team is making adequate progress on achieving the strategy.  READ MORE