Insights
Paying for sustainable performance
How do you align ESG and value? Linking incentives to ESG targets needs focus, empowerment and co-ordination, recent research finds.
Focus on the ‘G’ of ESG
Listening to what stakeholders define as valuable is the key to successful governance—and it will make corporate reporting much easier, too.
Why do boards fail?
We can learn from governance first principles to build better boards, which can enable organisational success and create lasting value.
5 reasons for boards to implement a whistleblowing solution
The right policy and reporting channel for whistleblowing increases awareness and offers protection. But the board also has to listen.
Into the mind of white-collar criminals
It is estimated that high-level fraud costs the global economy over US$5trn every year. What can be done to prevent corporate crimes?
5 topics to improve the effectiveness of your board
How many board meetings result in real progress for your company? Make sure these discussion points have a regular spot on the agenda.
AI decision-making presents new ethical risks
Businesses are allowing artificial intelligence to make decisions that need a human touch. Boards must balance the risks and benefits.
The heavy cost of boardroom disasters
The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.
Parker Review: progress update and priorities for change
The latest review identifies the work of increasing and maintaining ethnic diversity on UK boards, with a focus on the talent pipeline.
What Ukraine teaches us about effective leadership in a crisis
In conflicts and crises, people look to both political and business leaders for reassurance, competence and calmness under pressure.