Board Oversight Is Not Management Work
Distinguish board direction and oversight from management execution in a live governance issue.
Oversight loses power when it becomes shadow management. The altitude test Governance questions sit above the operating task. They test purpose, authority, risk, fairness, resources, and assurance. Management questions sit inside the operating task. They optimize sequence, staffing, pricing, vendor scoring, and implementation detail. Both matter, but they should not be mixed without intent. Why separation protects accountability If the board edits the execution plan, management can later point to the board's fingerprints when outcomes disappoint. If the board stays at governance altitude, management remains accountable for execution and the board remains able to test whether management acted within approved…
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