As a result, some compensation committee chairs are addingto their planning agendas a discussion about whether and how to link compensation strategy to succession planning activities, even if succession planning is under the purview of the full board.
"There has to be an honest discussion about the financial resources it takes to maintain these systems, " he said, adding that infrastructure needs to be a priority.
If you ask a question that deepens and expands the discussion then you demonstrate that you are paying attention, reflecting on what is said and addingto this.