In many family enterprises, not everyone gets a seat at the Board table. Independent directors trust that family members on the Board will pass along key decisions—but the message rarely travels cleanly. The breakdown isn’t intentional, but the impact is real: confusion, frustration, and growing distance among family owners.
In situations like this, the ownership group must reconnect with the independent directors. The best way to break down the communication wall and improve the trust between both groups is through a list of questions.
This article presents seven questions ownership groups should ask independent directors in order to reconnect on critical decisions—and long-term planning for the business.
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