Bored of Directors

A couple of years ago, Richard Leider offered Fast Company readers advice on organizing their own personal board of directors. The concept remains a good idea -- if you can't find the support and guidance you'd like within your organization, look outside.

The current edition of the New York Enterprise Report features a useful article about another alternative: professional peer groups. Going beyond traditional networking groups and professional associations, peer groups help leaders connect within and across industries and companies, allowing for a more focused and productive conversation.