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Companies might face several obstacles when staffing committees at the board level. One of the main challenges is the increased complexity and size of the board, which can make it harder to manage. Additionally, companies have to abide by more regulations and financial controls, which can slow down the business. The shift in employee mix as the company develops can also pose a challenge, as new employees might be more risk averse than early ones. To overcome these challenges, companies can invest in training and development programs to equip board members with the necessary skills and knowledge. They can also implement robust governance structures to manage the increased complexity and ensure compliance with regulations. Lastly, fostering a culture that encourages risk-taking can help mitigate the impact of risk aversion among new employees.
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Larger, more complex board of directors: Once a company goes public, it has to staff committees at the board level. This makes the board larger and more complex, which also means it will be harder to manage. Financial and other controls: Companies will have to abide by more regulations and financial controls. Some of this will be good for the business overall, but more will just slow it down. Employee mix shifts: As the company develops, new employees will be more risk averse than early ones. If they were more open to risk, they would have joined earlier.
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