High-performing organizations leverage individual quiet differences - those characteristics that shape how your board directors think, feel, collaborate, and ultimately govern.
Building a high-performing board involves more than just ensuring visible diversity and adhering to a skills matrix. There is a crucial aspect to consider: the board’s quiet differences.
Quiet differences refer to the unseen individual traits that influence how we think, work, define value, and perform. This unique blend of decision-making styles, risk tolerance, and information processing contributes significantly to the value each member brings to the table.
By understanding how to tap into quiet differences, you can unlock a powerful force that enhances engagement and performance, particularly in navigating uncertainty, strategic planning, and risk management. Picture a boardroom where diverse perspectives calmly challenge assumptions, leading to more innovative, proactive, and comprehensive solutions. That’s the beauty of quiet differences!
Growth Resources Institute (GRI) can assist you in harnessing this potential. We empower Nomination and Governance Committees to recruit not only high-functioning board members but also those who contribute a rich tapestry of both visible and quiet differences.
Get started todayMove beyond the traditional "laundry list" of qualifications.
Uncover the current quiet differences of your board.
Define the patterns crucial for effective quiet diversity.
Identify candidates who possess the right blend of visible and quiet differences.
Assist you with the onboarding and feedback to new directors.
Transfer the tools and skills to your in-house resources for continued usage.
More effective: Differing perspectives lead to richer, more engaging discussions.
More inclusive: Everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique voice.
More informed: Decisions are based on a wider range of information.
Quiet differences aren't a replacement for visible differences; the latter benefits from the former. Together, they create a board that truly leads with insight and effectiveness. Ready to unlock your board's potential? Let GRI help you attract the right mix of talent—visible and quiet—to drive your organization forward and successfully navigate uncertain markets.
Contact us to discuss how we can assist you and your company.