One of the most common criticisms made of directors is that they are too much “in the weeds”. Generally, the complaint is that directors are focusing on operational rather than oversight issues. This can strain the relationship with management and divert the board’s attention from other issues that would benefit from a board level discussion.
A board can end up in the weeds for a number of reasons….
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