Board Matters

“Operating as a high-performing board” – Eugene Berryman-Kamp

Board Matters

Show Notes

What does it take to lay a foundation where people can ‘call out behaviour’ that doesn’t meet the needs of an organisation? While this might feel like dangerous territory, Eugene Berryman-Kamp CMInstD shares his experience of being called out in the boardroom, and why it has changed his approach as chair, leading to better performance from his board.

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