Five Good Ideas ® for aspiring board directors • •

Boards and directors are coming under increased pressure to be “on top of their game.” This involves a clear understanding of their fiduciary duty and duty of care, the foundational elements of good governance. [...] All this while continuing their responsibilities of oversight in regards to sustaining the long-term viability of the organization, and the monitoring Five Good Ideas of risks the organization faces. [...] Understand the importance of succession plans for the • Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD): The website is a CEO/Executive Director and Board members “go-to” resource for Canada’s directors and boards. [...] Director of The Directors • Education Program (DEP) and the Canadian Coalition of Good Governance (CCGG): Governance Essentials Program CCGG promotes good governance practices in (GEP) (in partnership with the Institute of Corporate Canadian public companies. [...] Richard also serves as the Academic • Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC): Director of the CUES Governance Programs in Canada.