How to manage a headstrong CEO

Knowing how to manage a CEO is a delicate balancing act for a chairperson and a board of directors.

While the board wants to encourage visionary leadership it also needs to ensure oversight and accountability. 

“Addressing the challenge of a headstrong CEO requires a multi-pronged approach, encompassing very clear communication, well-defined roles, and the strategic influence of the people on the board,” says David Duffy, CEO of the Corporate Governance Institute.