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Taikun
Gallente
Serenity Prime
Praesidium Libertatis
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Posted - 2007.08.15 07:40:00 -
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Wow... a popularity contest for board directors.
I have 15 years banking experience,advised corporate boards, set up IPOs, dealt with company formation, hold 2 masters degrees, and author of post graduate thesis on Diverisity in Corporate Governance and NEVER saw a "apply within" system for electing a corporate board.
It's... juvenile IMO.
Ricdic. Do yourself a favour and approach directors of other successful and long standing eve investments and ask them first.
You will get their invested interest in success, access to their 'customers', their built up reputation and collective wisdom. Also... folks that are guarenteed to actually ENJOY this aspect of the game.
THAT is the real power in a board collective experience and wisdom. Not appointing a bunch of buffoons and idiots who know how to press the "reply to posts" link.
Good luck.
Taikun
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For lack of a better word ladies and gentlemen... Greed is good. |
Taikun
Gallente
Serenity Prime
Praesidium Libertatis
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Posted - 2007.08.15 09:02:00 -
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 Originally by: EBANK Ricdic
Hell, I didn't even know you had that kind of experience, now that I know, you go onto the list of candidates. I guess the real question, is if you will drive the other directors nutty more than help the corporation 
You would hurt your operations by having me named in them, more than any advice I could offer.
I enjoy the freedom of opinion rather than protecting the reputation of assets I could be involved with. Please do not consider me.
Taikun
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For lack of a better word ladies and gentlemen... Greed is good. |
Taikun
Gallente
Serenity Prime
Praesidium Libertatis
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Posted - 2007.08.16 07:04:00 -
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Edited by: Taikun on 16/08/2007 07:09:04
Originally by: Pang Grohl
I'm a little confused about your popularity contest statement.
It was slightly tounge in cheek.
The main thrust of my post was to suggest that approaching selected individuals with a proven track record of performance acting in this capacity first would be best. The benefits of doing so are more profound than what ultimately amounts to a 'popularity' contest in open forum posts. (IMO of course)
Ricdic will get his talent pool that is no question. The criteria and workload for direcrtorship is miniscule in this game compared to R/L. I was a little surprised about the process. That's all.
Originally by: Pang Grohl
Here in EVE, specifically this venture, board members are volunteers.
As for director being volunteers. I think you will find Ricdic said something about compensation so this is a paid role people are putting their name forward for.
Not that it is a bad thing, but it may change the 'motives' of individuals putting their names in the hat. I know in RL directors get paid, but in all reality it is a token sum compared to their net worth, or capacity to earn in another role.
Although compensation isn't all the big of a deal when compared to getting the right people in the role. To be, it isn't a open casting call... it is seeking out those who have a proven track record of success, excellent reputation, good understanding of the type of venture you want to do, and most importantly... somebody interested in being involved beyond the scope of ISK.
Taikun
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