Corporate governance: real boards are needed for private companies

Tuesday, 12th February 2008 by Stuart Rock

Private companies need a genuine board structure to make sure they develop properly.

"Regular board meetings bring discipline in itself," says Margaret Heffernan. Crucially, she adds, it's fellow board members that make her understand that she's not alone. If you want to learn about dealing with "founder's disease" and how boards can help stalled companies, read on here.