In addition to being a CEO’s nightmare, a dysfunctional board can threaten an organization’s success and survival. Michael Peregrine and guest Dr. David Nygren discuss types of board dysfunction, including the dreaded “nice board,” as well as how to diagnose the underlying issues and manage the subsequent changes required.

Michael Peregrine and guest Dr. David Nygren take on the extraordinary governance challenge of the dysfunctional board. In addition to being a CEO’s nightmare, a poorly functioning board can threaten an organization’s success and could expose contributing board members to personal liability. This discussion defines types of board dysfunction, including but not limited to the dreaded “nice board,” and identifies ways to diagnose the underlying issues and manage the required governance adjustments.