CEO Support: Navigating Leadership Challenges

Empowering CEOs to Excel in Board Relations and Organisational Leadership

Why CEO Support Matters

The role of a CEO is fraught with challenges, especially when navigating the complex dynamics between the board and the organisation. Better Boards offers expert support to help CEOs thrive in this pivotal position.

Why Irish boards trust us

Bridge Builder:

Enhance your ability to connect board vision with organisational execution

Dual Perspective:

Gain insights to effectively operate in both board and management spheres

Relationship Management:

Develop strategies to build and maintain strong ties with your Chair and board

Performance Optimisation:

Improve your effectiveness in board meetings and key decision-making processes

Our CEO Support Services

Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience as senior executives and Board Chairs, we offer:

Individual Services

Trusted Advisor:

One-on-one coaching to facilitate key decisions and judgments

Relationship Building:

Techniques to build and maintain an effective working relationship with your Chair

Board Interface:

Enhance your skills in managing the interface between the Board and management team

Performance Enhancement:

Optimise your performance at Board meetings and in the Chair's performance management process

Succession Planning:

Review and improve succession planning for key executive roles, including CEO

Group Workshops

Best Practices:

Participate in customised workshops with other CEOs to review best practices in:

  • Managing relationships with the Chair and board
  • Optimising performance at Board and sub-committee meetings
  • Supporting and optimising the induction of new Chairs and Board members
  • Resolving typical dilemmas in stakeholder relationship management

The Better Boards Difference

Why Irish and international boards trust Better Boards

Why Irish boards trust us

Experienced Insight:

Benefit from our partners' extensive experience as both senior executives and Board Chairs

Tailored Approach:

We customise our support to your unique challenges and organisational context

Confidentiality:

We provide a secure, trusted environment for open discussion and problem-solving

Practical Solutions:

Our advice is grounded in real-world experience and focused on actionable strategies

Ready to Elevate Your CEO Performance?

Don’t navigate the complexities of CEO leadership alone. Gain the support and insights you need to excel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our support provides strategies and techniques to enhance communication, align expectations, and build trust with your board, leading to more effective governance and decision-making.

Absolutely. We maintain strict confidentiality in all our interactions, providing a safe space for CEOs to discuss challenges and seek advice.

The duration varies based on your needs. We offer both short-term interventions for specific challenges and longer-term advisory relationships for ongoing support.

Yes, we can assist in reviewing and improving succession planning processes for key executive roles, including the CEO position.

Certainly. We provide tailored support for new CEOs, helping them navigate the initial challenges of the role and establish effective relationships with the board and stakeholders.