9. Expectations

Organization size

• Small business (< 10 FTE)
• Mid-sized enterprise (10 - 500 FTE)
• Large enterprise (> 500 FTE)

Organization phase(s)

• Start-up
• Fast growing
• Going concern
• Reorganizing

Preference for type(s) of supervision

• Type I: Pioneering
  Small businesses; e.g. start-ups and niche players
• Type II: Stable
  Organizations in a stable situation; e.g. stable foundations
• Type III: Complex
  Large complex organizations; e.g. conglomerates, large institutions.
• Type IV: Turbulent
  Organizations in turmoil; e.g. mergers, reorganizations, downsizing

Reimbursement expectation

• Reimbursement by mutual agreement
• In line with market practice
• Reimbursement based on performance

Is a D&O insurance expected?

• Yes

Types of organizations

• Impact companies, positive impact on sustainability

• Profit
• Non profit
• International
• Foundations and associations
• Listed
• Not listed

Expectations of the other board members

• Integrity
• Respectful treatment
• Business attitude
• Honor agreements
• High commitment
• Entrepreneurship
• Open to alternative ideas
• Open culture
• Diversity

Expectations of the organization

• Integrity
• Business attitude
• Honor agreements
• Highly driven
• Entrepreneurship
• Open culture
• SB/AB is a vital part of the organization