Technology company boards: a new model. (includes related article on Year 2000 computer problem)

From: Directors & Boards | Date: March 22, 1998| Author: | Copyright information

The traditional profile of a board member may be inadequate for a technology company. Here are the traits and attributes that companies should look for.

Many years ago, I heard a fast-track corporate executive say that he wanted his management team to be composed primarily of younger people, probably up to their mid-40s. At that time, he was also in that age range and has since been very successful in his business endeavors. However, I thought his view unusual since the traditional mode of corporate advancement, in which executives assume senior roles when they reach their 50s ...

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