Increasing board diversity to boost board impact
It’s a well-established fact that diverse and inclusive boards perform better – so it’s puzzling that the vast majority of life sciences boards are homogenous. We help our clients accelerate past the limitations of this outdated model by concentrating on finding top talent that will boost board performance through greater diversity of experience and thought.
Our Board Impact Practice focuses on small-to-medium life sciences companies who are starting up, taking the company public, or simply seeking to improve board effectiveness. We help you take your board to the next level in the following ways:
- Diverse candidates – We find great talent that has the added advantage of being diverse, to contribute unique experience, viewpoints, and insights that will improve board deliberations and decision-making.
- Board-readiness – We ensure all candidates we present are board-ready, with the credentials, judgement, skills, and leadership to hit the ground running.
- New member integration – We ensure first-time board members have the feedback, support, and coaching to quickly integrate into the board.
- Board development – We provide customized board development as part of regularly scheduled board dinners to improve effectiveness through better alignment, sounder decision-making, stronger leadership and inclusive practices so all voices are heard.
Donna Higgins, President and CEO of The Higgins Group, Inc., leads the Executive Search Practice Lead and Board Impact Practice. Over her 30 years’ in the life sciences, Donna has gained a global reputation for her insight, expertise and integrity.