The title of Bob Garratt’s book echoes the secret fears of many Board members, both executive and non-executive. Recently we have encountered a number of directors, often of organisations subjected too frequently to reorganisation, who fear in their bones that as a Board they are far from effective.

Ideally a Board should act as the business brain for the whole organisation, clarifying purpose, strategy and values, keying an eye on competitors and suppliers, monitoring performance and exercising accountability.

If the brain is not functioning well then the body will not prosper.

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