In a recent article in Board Agenda, which is a UK governance publication, there was an interview with John Allen, the Chair of Tesco (read it here), about the value of non-executive directors and independent advice.

His view was that it is management's role is to set the direction and explore the options for the business, but the role of the non-executive director is to test those options and assumptions, challenge thinking, and look at things through a different lens.

So today's question is, who's offering a different perspective in your business? And who's challenging your assumptions?

Interview with John Allen, the Chair of Tesco: https://boardagenda.com/2020/10/08/tescos-john-allan-role-of-non-executives-time-of-crisis

For more tips for business owners and managers, give me a call on 021 748 142 or flick an email to john@planaconsulting.co.nz