How can a board help the owners make hard decisions (such as closing a plant or parting ways with a longtime manager or family member)? What types of board discussions lead to strategic progress? What questions can independent directors ask to help the chairman or CEO? 

Takeaways:

• Sample questions independent directors can ask a chairman to get at the tough issues

• Best practices for board discussions that get to the heart of an issue vs. talking around it

• Process for follow-up to ensure these tough issues are addressed between board meetings