At the first meeting between Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant following the latter’s appointment as Lieutenant General over all U.S. Armies, Grant in his autobiography recalled Lincoln saying “he did not care to know what I was to do, only to know what I
The decision on the best management for a club rests squarely on the shoulders of the members and the board. A membership that is closely aligned with the club’s mission and is truly dedicated to it, will have many members willing to serve. They will
Stepping into a position of leadership requires one to balance multiple priorities and to connect with diverse audiences or stakeholders. It also requires a flexibility of both mindset and action to adjust to a complex environment that is itself subject to change and, in some
Just under 400 managers responded to the Pulse Survey asking a variety of questions about governance, management and policies. Below are some of the highlights from the results: BOARDS Average Board Size: 11 Sevety-five percent of respondents feel the size of their board is about
Board governance provides crucial leadership to private clubs, offering valuable perspectives on the direction the club should be heading. Who makes up the board, how they are trained and evaluated, and other key factors impact their performance and potential. This article dives into the latest
We are living in a world today where it has become alarmingly simplistic for a cyber attack to wreak havoc on a government body, an organization or even an individual. A hacker’s ability to hold an entity hostage or use human nature or ignorance to
One of the principal attractions of club membership is that it offers protection and insulation from many of the common hazards that potentially threaten people in this uncertain and often troubled world. Children, spouses and guests are all afforded a special measure of comfort, convenience
“In the very near future, cyber security exercises are going to be absolutely expected of all companies by regulators.” – Michael Vatis, partner in the New York office of Steptoe We are living in a world today where it has become alarmingly simplistic for a
More than 370 club executives responded to the latest Pulse Survey to share how their clubs are handling security in both the physical and cyber worlds. Here is a summary of the results: GENERAL SAFETY ISSUES Secure Environment: Ninety-nine percent of respondents believe their club
Cyber threats have increasingly become part of nationwide security discussions, impacting virtually all individuals and institutions from personal bank accounts, to big business to the federal government. Private clubs in particular are vulnerable to such attacks as they often house sensitive data regarding some of