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Elevate your lounging experience with the luxurious Design Republique Olivia Faux Fur Throw. Made from high-quality 100% polyester, this sumptuously soft throw ensures warmth and comfort during chilly evenings.
Designed in four delightful colors – sage, boysenberry, pink clay, and smoke – adding a touch of elegance and coziness to any room.
Co-ordinating Lumbar cushions, cushions, blankets & throws are listed and sold separately.
Available online only
All Online Exclusive product is in stock and ships immediately from our Auckland Distribution Centre
Care Instructions
Cold gentle machine wash with similar colours. Do not bleach. Do not rub, soak or wring. Do not tumble dry. Line dry in the shade. Do not iron. Dry cleanable.
Made in China
Delivery Options:
Delivery to home - free standard delivery on orders over $200
Click and Collect - free on all orders including over sized items
Delivery Options
Delivery Charges
NZ Delivery |
Freight |
Orders of standard items up to $200 |
$7.50 |
Orders of standard items over $200 |
Bulky 1 |
$15 |
Bulky 2 |
$25 |
Bulky 3 |
$50 |
Bulky 4 |
$75 |
Bulky 5 |
$100 |
Bulky 6 |
$170 |
Bulky 7 |
$250 |
Bulky 8 |
$300 |
* Registered customers
All prices are for shipping within New Zealand. Currently we only ship within New Zealand.
All standard items are standard as regards freight except items marked Bulky 1, Bulky 2, Bulky 3, Bulky 4, Bulky 5, Bulky 6 and Bulky 7 where those specific charges apply.
For customers requiring delivery to outer islands (Chatham Island, Stewart Island, Kawau Island, Waiheke Island, Matakana Island, Great Barrier Island and D'Urville Island) We reserve the right to add a surcharge to the freight cost. We will contact you prior to dispatch for your approval.
Delivery Method
Online orders are delivered using PBT couriers and require a signature upon delivery so they can be tracked.
We only deliver to residential or business addresses. PO Boxes are not accepted for security reasons.
Please ensure you have your order delivered to an address where someone is available to sign for it. If you were unavailable to sign for an item when our courier called, we will leave a Card to Call (usually found in the letterbox) at the delivery address. This card details when the delivery was attempted, the number and what you need to do to have the items re-delivered.
What are my options for re-delivery of the item?
You can choose from one of the following options:
- Collection at a nearby PBT depot
- Re-direction to another address (for example you could have it delivered to your work during the day)
- Re-delivery to the original address (good if you know you will be available at the address to sign for delivery)
To avoid any inconvenience please consider the options of re-direction to another address where you will be available to sign for the item or collection from a nearby PBT depot.
Please note: We will not attempt to deliver again until we have heard from you.
If you decide that you would like PBT to attempt re-delivery again but are happy for them to leave the parcel at the address if you are not present then please ring PBT to arrange re-delivery and then fill out the "agreement to leave freight (parcel)" section on the card to call and leave it in the letterbox.
Returns Policy
We appreciate that you want to shop with confidence, knowing if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase you can return it.
Goods purchased in-store may be returned within 14 working days, or within 30 working days for online purchases (excluding original freight charge), for an exchange, credit note or refund:
Items can be returned, provided:
i. Valid proof of purchase
ii. Goods are unused and in original condition.
iii. With packaging intact, labels and tickets attached.
Due to hygiene reasons, we have limitations surrounding exchanging and returns of products such as pillows, duvet inners, underlays, mattresses, toppers, protectors, comforters and other bedding and personal items.
Applies to Full-price, Sale and Clearance stock only. Seconds items cannot be returned.
Visit your nearest Bed Bath & Beyond store, or send the item back to us with the completed RETURNS packing slip:
Bed Bath & Beyond - RETURNS
5 Chonny Crescent,
Auckland, 2102
Call us TOLL FREE on 0800 002 676 for further assistance.
Terms and Conditions
This policy applies to all purchases made instore or online from Bed Bath & Beyond Ltd (BBB).
Exchange, credit note or refund - Any outstanding balance from an exchange or refund will be processed onto the same tender type used for the original purchase. The physical or digital card used to pay for the original purchase must be presented to verify a refund. Any outstanding balance will remain on a credit note and will not expire.
Valid proof of purchase includes; Original Customer Copy register receipt (printed from the store till at the time of purchase), bbb&me emailed receipt, online order invoice/packing slip, or a bank statement showing store/date/time/total transaction amount.
If a product is faulty, we will fulfil our obligations under the Consumer Guarantee's Act to repair, replace or refund the product. BBB reserve the right to replace the faulty/damaged product for an exchange with an undamaged product in the first instance.
BBB reserves the right to decline to process a return if these conditions are not met, for example if the goods have been visibly used and are no longer in original condition.
BBB are not responsible for any returned item that is misplaced before it reaches our BBB RETURNS Team.


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If you'd like to know more about this and how our specialists could completed this task and a number of other services, please fill out the contact form which is on our website.
Tree pruning is a task that is completed for many reasons, from reducing the size of trees to just re-shaping it. A lot of the time for big projects, it requires a nearby specialist tree surgeon to complete it. Most of the time it is hard work and requires a professional who can use the right equipment and take the correct safety precautions as it can be dangerous for larger trees.
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All cakes use fresh cream for inner filling. Strict storage temperature needed.
* Pictures on this website are intended as a guide and for illustration only. Fondant letters on the cake board are not included by default.
Keep and Serve It Chilled
Keep and Serve It Chilled
All cakes are to be kept in chiller and consumed within 48 hours from the time of collection/delivery for its freshness.
Cakes with fresh cut fruits or fresh flowers as topping should be consumed within 6 hours.
Fresh dairy whipping cream melts < 20mins at room temperature and 40mins in cold rooms at 16°C. A melt cake loses its design and taste!
Please alert our customer service team prior to your order if you foresee there is any storage challenges at the venue.
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Our Cake Artists always try to reproduce the cake as demonstrated at their best efforts even though the pictures are for illustration only.
In the event of supply shortage, non-edible toppers may be replaced with other similar design/pose in the same theme group without prior notice.
All cakes (including edible toppers/figurines) are handmade toppers are hand crafted, hence minor variance in size, colour, position, orientation, etc shall be expected on the actual products from the picture illustrations.
Should you have a strong demand on certain particular design of toppers and/or other decors, you are advised to discuss with our customer service crew on the feasibility before placing order.
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Ingredients & Allergic Reminder
We use only Millac UHT Whipping Cream (Blue) in our products with a wide range of flavours from Signature Fruits, Chocolate, Oreo, Taro, Earl Grey and a lot more. Refer to our FAQ page for the full list.
Low-sugar chiffon base is used by default for utmost softness and smooth texture, but sponge or buttercake can be requested separately for longer stability.
Sugar free or egg free cake is currently not available.
Our cakes typically contain eggs, dairy products, flour, and fruits. Contact us in advance on concerns about allergic reaction.
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Choice of sizes are in inches and represents the diameter (round) or longest side (square/rectangular) of the cakes.
Modern style fillings and decorations make our cakes usually heavier than the traditional ones, so it's not advised to measure our cakes by weight. Please refer to our servicing chart list in FAQ for reference when you're planning your order. Please note no of servings can be different depending on the slice size during cutting.
Our Art Cakes (custom made cakes) typically stand 4in (or 10cm) in height for Signature Fruit ones, despite the slightly different heights of different flavours. A gourmet cake of TALL is approximately 4in (or 10cm) in height and SHORT is approximately 3in (or 7cm). Please note a shorter cake serves lesser pax.
Certain designs are bound by min and max sizes.
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Safe Colouring Notice
Food-grade colourings are used in cake coating to achieve the artisanal effects, especially those designs with stronger colours. We DO NOT recommend to consume the strong coloured (black, red, dark blue, etc) coating buttercream to avoid possible stain to your teeth, hands and clothes, even it is safe to do so.


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Friday, January 29, 2010
Lemon Poppyseed Bread
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Every generation develops recipes that catch the fancy of young women when they first begin to cook. Toll House cookies have been around for decades and they're as popular today as they were when I was 18. Other recipes have shorter life spans. Even the good ones can fall to the wayside because of sea changes in the way we live or what we think to be important. There was a time when tea breads enjoyed the same popularity as cookies, and young women strove to master their making. We have, however, become a nation of multi-taskers and afternoon tea, for most anyway, has become a quaint remembrance of a ritual now past. While recipes for quick breads abound, tea breads are becoming less common. I want to pass mine on to my daughters, and, so, I record it here. The one I finally settled on is at least 2 decades old and it was developed in the test kitchen that serves Land O' Lakes Creamery. The combination of lemon and poppyseed is one of those lovely marriages that sometimes occurs in the food world. I love this recipe because it keeps the poppyseeds under control. An awful lot of recipes overdo their use and the finished bread or cake ends up looking like it has a disease. Not so here. This is a lemon bread that happens to use poppyseeds in the batter. The use of a glaze is optional with this bread. I prefer to brush the warm bread with limoncello, but I've included instructions for a glaze should you want to use one. Here's the recipe for a mild and altogether lovely lemon tea bread. I hope you enjoy it.
Lemon Poppyseed Bread...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons poppy seed
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup lemon yogurt
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
Optional glaze: 2 tablespoons limoncello or 3 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
2) Combine flour, poppy seed, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside.
3) Combine sugar and butter in bowl of a stand mixer. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add yogurt, eggs, lemon peel and vanilla; mix well. Reduce speed to low. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beating well after each addition, just until moistened.
4) Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan to a cooling rack. If desired, brush top of loaf with limoncello or lemon glaze. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely before serving. Bread ages well and benefits from overnight storage. Yield: 1 loaf or 12 servings.
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48 comments :
- The Muse said...
I am enchanted with your tender steps into history...your care and thought for the next generation...and the continuation of life's projects...to keep things alive...for those who come after us!
- January 29, 2010 at 12:46 AM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Muse, thank you for your kind words. They are appreciated.
- January 29, 2010 at 1:21 AM
- DailyChef said...
Wow, this looks amazing. Poppyseed and lemon bread go so well together!
- January 29, 2010 at 1:23 AM
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Mary, this looks so good, and I think it is wonderful that you are passing on this special history and lovely bread to your daughters, recording it for posterity and for us as well. Thank you for always sharing, not only your recipes, but your wonderful stories with us as well. It's always a treat.
Happy Foodie Friday...
Sheila :-) - January 29, 2010 at 1:33 AM
- Tony said...
I loved your intro to this recipe. It seems that a lot of recipes just get dumped into the trash can and forgotten eventually due to changes in the way people go about their daily lives.
BTW, I absolutely love everything poppyseed. Great and extremely unique recipe as always. - January 29, 2010 at 2:08 AM
- Coleens Recipes said...
That is a PERFECT photo!! This looks moist and delicious. I think I'll try this over the weekend!!
- January 29, 2010 at 2:15 AM
- Alessandra said...
Mary, you are unstoppable!
- January 29, 2010 at 2:42 AM
- Zurin said...
Tq for the story n history...lovely ~ n the cake looks absolutely delicious!
- January 29, 2010 at 2:44 AM
- Martha said...
Oh, yes, we don't do tea breads anymore do we? It is interesting how things come and go and your right -- tea breads no longer have the spotlight!
I love lemon and I love poppy seed -- in fact I used my lemon poppyseed muffin recipe to make madelines for lunch this week.
I will have to try your bread . . . - January 29, 2010 at 4:09 AM
- KathyB. said...
I love lemon-poppy-seed breads and muffins and this is a 'must-bake'!
- January 29, 2010 at 4:26 AM
- ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥ said...
Oh Mary,this is my must bake recipe....i love how u went regalling us about the afternoon tea-i love all my moms recipes so muc too and she's hanwriting a book for me muc to my excitement....i love to bake with her too and i would love to bake this with mom....
Ur a wonderful gal Mary and really love ya..... - January 29, 2010 at 5:43 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
I have always had a soft spot for this loa. I like the addition of the lemon yogurt.
- January 29, 2010 at 6:20 AM
- The Blonde Duck said...
That's so sweet. I wish we still had tea!
- January 29, 2010 at 6:53 AM
- Allie and Pattie said...
Oh, how true. Another blogger and I were "talking" yesterday and lamenting the fact that today's young brides seem to be moving away from fine china, crystal, silver and other traditions and niceties that we grew up with-tea breads are surely among them. I love lemon poppyseed and will definitely try your version. Thank you for helping to pass down the niceties..
xoxo Pattie - January 29, 2010 at 7:05 AM
- Joan said...
Lovely recipe! I can't wait to try this one, too!
- January 29, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
Mary, I remember this bread so well. It might have had sour cream instead of the lemon yogurt in it, but I will definitely try this. Love poppyseeds in anything. Lovely history to go along with it.
- January 29, 2010 at 8:01 AM
- Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen said...
I'm not much of a sweets eater but this cake is one of my favorites. How nice that you are passing on the history and this lovely bread. Your family is blessed to have you and I hope they know and appreciate it.
I hope your shoulder is getting better everyday. I'm thinking of you my friend.
Sam - January 29, 2010 at 8:03 AM
- pam said...
I love lemon poppyseed muffins, so this bread is a no-brainer!
- January 29, 2010 at 8:29 AM
- Cathy said...
What a lovely tea bread, Mary, and brushing the baked bread with limoncello sounds delicious.
- January 29, 2010 at 8:40 AM
- Wobegon Cottage said...
I do not have this recipe and it looks great so I will try it. I agree with over doing the poppyseeds. I am planning on teaching my grandaughter the art of high tea. She is only 5 months old now. It would be nice to have a collection of recipes to give her also. I might try with my 17-month old grandson but it would be like a bull in a china shop. He is enjoying a bit of baking with me.
- January 29, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Maggie said...
I come from a nation of tea drinkers and afternoon tea is very much a part of daily life for us here in Normandy, even if we just have a biscuit (cookie) with our afternoon cuppa.
I love lemon cakes but DH isn't a big fan, this recipe might be the one to please us both.
I'll try it soon.
Wishing you a wonderful fin de semaine.
~Maggie~ - January 29, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- Pat@Back Porch Musings said...
Lovely post and delicious bread!
- January 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- Claudia said...
I love this bread! Only made more special because of its traditionand history.
- January 29, 2010 at 9:44 AM
- surfingtheworldcuisine said...
It looks so moist and delicious! Lovely!
- January 29, 2010 at 10:52 AM
- Country Wings in Phoenix said...
Oh Mary sweetie...
This looks absolutely devine. I am not a big fan of poppy seeds, however this one I may have to overcome them for. Love it. Love you for sharing it with me. The story is beautiful. I love it when you share.
How is your shoulder sweetie? Are you getting any relief with the Physical Theraphy? I am keeping you in my prayers sweetie.
Thank you for stopping by today, and I am so thrilled that my "Hands" inspired you.
Country hugs sweetie and so much love...Sherry - January 29, 2010 at 11:11 AM
- Karen said...
I haven't made this in years. It looks like the same recipe I have (used to have?) that uses yogurt.
- January 29, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- George Gaston said...
Mary, your bread looks so moist and delicious. I have always liked poppyseed and this combination with lemon is perfect.
This is definitely going into my "must-make" file. Many thanks.. - January 29, 2010 at 11:54 AM
- honeysuckle said...
I agree with some overdoing the poppy seeds. Just a hint of flavor, not bombarding us with imitation tastes either. This is probably perfectly devine. I will try it! Thanks for sharing it with us today. Loved your insight on it too.
- January 29, 2010 at 12:08 PM
- Signing Out said...
Mary, that looks so good! I can almost smell it.
Jane - January 29, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...
I have some limoncello that I made last year in the freezer. This beautiful bread sounds like a good reason to take it out :)
- January 29, 2010 at 12:23 PM
- Patricia @ ButterYum said...
Slowing down for a few weeks? HA!
This recipe looks divine Mary. Wonderful photo!
ButterYum - January 29, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- The Cooking Photographer said...
I love this post Mary. Your intro especially. I completely agree.
- January 29, 2010 at 1:03 PM
- Unknown said...
Mary...such a lovely post. I love tea breads and lemon-poppy seed is my all-time favorite ;)
Gail - January 29, 2010 at 2:08 PM
- Shellbelle said...
Well Mary, finally a recipe I already have! When you said it came from Land O' Lakes, I figure I must have copied it from the inside of a butter container or it was in one of those many little cookbooks I used to send my boxtops in for. It has been a family favorite for more years than I can remember and is still requested by many. Yes, it is fabulous!
- January 29, 2010 at 2:09 PM
- Joanne said...
Have you ever had Costco's lemon poppyseed muffins? They were my absolute favorite baked good growing up. I can't wait to make this cake to see if I can finally recreate it.
- January 29, 2010 at 2:23 PM
- Arlene Delloro said...
I love lemon poppyseed bread. While I am a cookie monster, I do enjoy tea breads, though I know what you mean about their low profile in the food world. The addition of yogurt, plain or flavored, is a great way to increase the moistness of tea breads. I'll bet this one is superb.
- January 29, 2010 at 2:45 PM
- Inspired by eRecipeCards said...
Welcome back, and a beautiful bread... hope you are feeling better
- January 29, 2010 at 3:10 PM
- pigpigscorner said...
wow the texture looks amazing! Looks super moist!
- January 29, 2010 at 4:02 PM
- Kristen said...
This is such a lovely bread. As a mother of mostly boys, I haven't had a tea party in years, but my little girl is almost old enough to appreciate the fun. Perhaps there is hope for the next generation to appreciate these breads yet.
- January 29, 2010 at 4:24 PM
- Michele said...
What a fantastic looking bread! I would love to know what the difference is between a quick bread and a tea bread. If you have a chance, please email me. Thanks!
- January 29, 2010 at 10:18 PM
very yummy looking bread. i too enjoy the "history" - either general or in terms of your family - that you often post w/ the recipes. and you have me curious - what is the difference between a tea bread and a quick bread?
- January 29, 2010 at 11:55 PM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Anonymous, in point of fact both are quick breads, but a tea bread has a bit more moisture and is more like o muffin in loaf form. A tea bread will usually have a more delicate flavor as well.
- January 30, 2010 at 12:35 AM
- Katy ~ said...
Grins...I just bought poppy seeds, not sure what I was going to do with them. Mary, this bread is just perfect. Glad to see these kinds of posts. Perhaps through you the tradition of teas can be brought back. Wouldn't that be lovely?
- January 30, 2010 at 11:32 AM
- La Bella Cooks said...
I love the older recipes, even though some of them are so time consuming. I always use my great-great grandmother's recipe for biscotti and wouldn't do it any other way...even though it takes me forever! Your bread looks so moist!
- January 30, 2010 at 2:22 PM
- My Slice of Heaven said...
Looks delicious Mary! As always, thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes.
- January 30, 2010 at 2:56 PM
- Rattlebridge Farm said...
Lemon poppyseed muffins are a creativity booster around our house--hadn't thought outside the "pan," so to speak. Next time, I'll try a loaf. I loved this post.
- January 31, 2010 at 4:56 PM
- ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...
Mary, You are a wonderful cook and if you post a recipe I can count on it being a winner. This cake looks so tender and moist I can't wait to try it.
- January 31, 2010 at 5:51 PM
- Mary Bergfeld said...
Ahrisha, thank you so much for your very kind words. Have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
- February 1, 2010 at 12:18 AM


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Ever since stock-listing requirements prompted many US companies to name an independent director to serve as the chairman, lead director, or presiding director of the board, these companies have been grappling with what, exactly, this board leader should do and how to find the right person for the job.
The change in governance followed corporate scandals (in the early part of the decade) that led to investor pressures to strengthen corporate governance by separating the roles of CEO and chairman. This separation represented a step into the unknown, because the CEO traditionally served as chairman in most US companies and was the board's undisputed leader. The combined role of CEO and chairman is still very common, but the governance structure at most Fortune 100 companies1 has now been complemented by a presiding or lead director, who plays a substantial role in leading the board's work.
To examine how the new board leader role has evolved, and the best practices for appointing one, we invited 11 current and former board leaders of large US companies to share their views and experiences (see sidebar, "Who's who"). One of their insights was that there is little difference in how their companies utilize the board leader whether the organization refers to that person as a presiding or lead director or as a nonexecutive chairman, although a few interviewees saw the latter title as having more importance symbolically. These board leaders spoke of a role that has grown beyond mandated process requirements, to carry a more substantive meaning for the creation of corporate value. At many leading companies today, the board leader is a real partner of the CEO on strategy issues and has taken over or partnered with the CEO on some functions the chief executive has historically led, such as setting board agendas, recruiting new directors, and more aggressively assessing risk.
Our panel also noted how the process of selecting a board leader has been evolving from an unstructured and haphazard approach toward one that should ideally resemble the best practices for CEO succession. The board leaders we interviewed agreed, without exception, that good board succession planning starts with producing a formal document that specifies the duties and the personal characteristics the board leader should have, even though they may change over time. This document could also be used for evaluating the board leader from time to time.
Based on our interviews and experience of serving on corporate boards, we believe that the leader's duties should ideally include chairing executive sessions, board meetings in the absence of the chairman (when the CEO has that role too), and meetings of the independent directors when necessary, as well as presiding over the board evaluation process to ensure that the board functions effectively. The duties should also involve frequent cooperation with the CEO in communicating with shareholders and external stakeholders, working with board committee chairmen (for example, on the CEO's evaluation and compensation), and acting as a liaison between the board and management. What's more, the board leader should ensure that a succession plan is in place for the CEO and the board leader, as well as work in partnership with the CEO on strategy issues.
Every one of the interviewees emphasized the need for close collaboration and trusted communication with the CEO and fellow directors to help the board navigate the challenges of a complex business environment and to focus boardroom discussions on strategy and overall value creation. Some interviewees discussed the need for the board leader to facilitate the evaluation of the board's performance and, if needed, to deal with problem directors. Most interviewees believed that "firing a director" should be a process led by the board leader, based on peer- and/or self-assessments.
Given the focus on meetings and conversations, many directors in our panel stressed that the board leader must be a superb facilitator. "A skilled board leader can wring a lot out of these discussions," said Jim Cullen, the lead director of Johnson & Johnson and nonexecutive chairman of Agilent Technologies. And this function "lies at the heart of what a board leader can bring to the governance process and to the successful strategic momentum of the business." Doing one's homework on the business is also key. "You have to stay current [and] understand the priorities of the business, the strategy, and the direction of the business, especially if you are going to have candid one-on-one discussions with the CEO," Cullen said.
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When Jack Krol became the lead director at Tyco International, in 2003, he developed, in conjunction with CEO Edward Breen, a document specifying his own role. With input from the board, the governance committee then developed some general characteristics of the role for whoever would succeed Krol in the future. Krol said three competencies or characteristics were deemed most critical.
First, Krol said, "the ideal candidate has to have stature with the other directors and be seen as a leader in the boardroom." Krol also noted that "the ideal board leader is an engaged and thoughtful director. This candidate adds value during board deliberations, with significant comments when compared to others who may talk more but, over time, indicate a lack of substance"—adding that "you just know it when you see it." Second, "the candidate must have compatibility with the CEO as well as good chemistry, and the person should not be adversarial." Third, "the candidate must express interest and have the time to do the job." Krol added, "at Tyco I was involved nearly every day for a year during the crisis, either at a company location or on the phone." (Krol was referring to Tyco's 2002 financial woes, which were compounded by accounting scandals involving its former CEO L. Dennis Kozlowski.) Indeed, many of the directors we interviewed underlined that boards should select leaders with the assumption that at some stage during their tenure, the company would be under some form of stress or in a crisis.
Advance planning and a well-vetted description of the role were essential when Krol recently handed over the reins as lead director to fellow Tyco International director Bruce Gordon. Krol, now nonexecutive chairman of Delphi, knew the stakes were high. If he and Tyco International's board hadn't found a successor capable of carrying on the dynamic created by the board and CEO Edward Breen, that failure might have unraveled years of progress in transforming the company's governance in the eyes of shareholders and employees alike. The process was conducted over several months. The governance committee developed a list of three Tyco directors who best met the selection criteria and then conducted discussions, led by Krol, with each candidate and the CEO. Ultimately, an executive session of the board made the selection, based on the committee's recommendation. The process, not unlike one that should be used to evaluate inside candidates for the job of CEO, enabled the board to engage in a thoughtful, well-paced process to arrive at the right answer.
The smooth succession at Tyco exemplifies best rather than common practice. Few of the companies in our sample had a formal specification for the board leader position when the time came to pass the baton, but all believed that such a specification should be created for the next "baton pass." We find there is an increasing number of companies whose board leader says his or her board intends to develop a better profile of the ideal leader and then goes after the right candidate based on the formal specification rather than requiring candidates to compete with only nebulous criteria as their guide.
The old method of picking a successor wouldn't stand up in today's governance environment, noted Harold A. ("Hap") Wagner, who was lead director at United Technologies for five years. Wagner recalls that when it was time for him to step down, in 2008, there was no document specifying the criteria for the selection of his successor. "Today, the position of lead director has been much more magnified," he said. "I suspect that there is a specification now for lead director at UTC, and, if not, there should be."
The board leader role has come a long way and is still evolving. What works best for one company may not necessarily fit another, because of varying degrees of business success, different cultures, and unique personal chemistry on the board. However, the common themes and recommendations uncovered by our research might help to shape the outlook of all boards when the time comes to pick a new board leader.