Six Elephants in the Boardroom

• It is critical to ensure that the senior leadership team is 100 percent committed to the company's goals. 
• The most effective boards feature openness and the freedom to have honest and clear conversations. In such fast-moving markets, it’s unrealistic to expect executives to have all the answers.
• When businesses are performing well, there is the temptation to avoid making decisions that may be disruptive, even though this may be the best time to  deal with problems.
• While the quality of strategic discussions and decisions are crucial, once made, they also need to be disseminated throughout the organisation.
• Chairmen and NEDs can quickly find themselves out of touch with their younger customers, particularly when they no longer have executive roles.