Executive or Non-executive?

Books have been written about this, but in response to a request, here is my “back of a matchbox” analysis.

Non-executive Officers usually sit on a board, to agree and monitor the strategic plans of an organisation. Executive Officers are responsible for the day to day activity of the organisation.

Those who serve on the board, and are involved in making strategic decisions, have corporate responsibility. It is essential that these folk know who they are, and their legal obligations.

If you have a sound bite you can add to help with this, please comment!