Board Seat Due Diligence: 8 Questions Every Board Director Must Answer

The article urges prospective board directors to vet both the company and themselves before accepting a seat.

It outlines eight key questions covering motivation, fiduciary duty, legal exposure, board type, and company culture.

Directors should assess company and CEO reputation, as well as the risks of public vs. private boards.

The piece emphasizes that board service is stewardship, not status, and that due diligence can prevent costly governance mistakes.