Nobuko Kobayashi co-leads the Japan consumer practice of global strategy consulting group EY-Parthenon.
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Japan Inc. cannot stop at just giving seats to outside directors
The right agenda and mindset are also key for board success
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Late British business tycoon Roland "Tiny" Rowland once compared independent board directors to "baubles on a Christmas tree" -- pretty to look at but useless. © Reuters
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