In 2011, Hewlett Packard (HP), was one of the most recognizable names in technology and at the forefront of the technological world. However, when the board decided to bring on a CEO with a spotted history, as well as relieve four other board members publicly, the company’s stock began to plummet. This entire fiasco could have been avoided if the board had practiced one very important skill. That skill is doing your due diligence.
