Investing in Board Culture

Culture is often described as the “operating system” of an organization. But what roledoes culture play in the boardroom, and how does it shape the way boards makedecisions?In this episode, Beth Albright, president and CEO of Saidia and a director on the boardof the NACD Philadelphia chapter, speaks with NACD advisor Susan Paley. Together,they explore why board culture matters. They also discuss the board chair’s role inmanaging dominant voices, how structured onboarding and “board buddies” helpreinforce cultural norms, and why even informal moments outside the boardroom canstrengthen governance.Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor Guest: Beth Albright, NACD.DC®, president and CEO, Saidia; director, NACDPhiladelphia ChapterRelated NACD Resources:  “Championing a Culture of Innovation”Report of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Culture as the Foundation: Building a High-Performance Board“Starting the Dialogue on Board Culture: A Discussion Guide”Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.