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1. Board evolution, 17 June, 2019

   Shaping the boards of the future

   The world of work and business has changed fundamentally over the past 30 years, giving boards a range of new responsibilities. How should board structure evolve to reflect this new environment?

2. Regulation, 12 June, 2019

   Revised EU Shareholder Rights Directive puts engagement in the spotlight

   Comment: The EU’s revised Shareholder Rights Directive comes into force this week. But while some investment managers are embracing the opportunity to engage boards on ESG issues, others appear to be hoping they will go away.

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   Board composition, 11 June, 2019

   Broadening board diversity is good corporate governance

   Having more women and people from diverse ethnic and skill set backgrounds serving as board directors has real and measurable benefits for the health of your organisation.

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   Corporate culture, 6 June, 2019

   The Secret Ned: Mind your boardroom language

   How some expressions used in the boardroom can offend or reveal bias. Meanwhile, is the hunt for a new chair at an end?

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   Ethics, 28 May, 2019

   Social media: when personal beliefs clash with corporate values

   Recent cases of controversial social media posts have focused attention on what happens when employees' beliefs or opinions contradict their employers' values. It's the responsibility of the board to lead an offline discussion with staff about the boundaries of their personal and professional personas.

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   Overboarding, 29 April, 2019

   How many chairships is too many?

   The controversy over Sir Nigel Rudd's multiple chairships is part of a trend of investors—and governance experts—challenging overboarding and questioning whether non-executive directors can meet their commitments.

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   Strategy, 15 April, 2019

   The changing face of activism

   Comment: A report suggests that activist investors are softening their approach as they increasingly target European companies. So who are they targeting and what can boards do to prepare?

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   Leadership, 5 April, 2019

   Boardroom lessons from Brexit

   Comment: Negotiations to leave the EU have proved enormously complex and have exposed major fault lines in British politics. But the process has also been instructive about the challenges and principles of leadership. Our commentators discuss the lessons they take from events so far.

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   Corporate culture, 29 March, 2019

   Nissan’s governance report is a warning for all boards

   Comment: The special committee's investigation into governance issues highlighted by the Carlos Ghosn affair reveals a corporate culture that allowed the "concentration of authority" in the CEO and a board that felt unable to ask the necessary questions.

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   Non-Executive Director Awards, 29 March, 2019

   Sir Roger Carr: What makes a good non-executive?

   Board Agenda was at the Non-Executive Director Awards in London to see Sir Roger Carr—chair of BAE Systems and the English National Ballet, former chair of Cadbury and Centrica—receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his acceptance speech Sir Roger explored the qualities that make a good non-executive.

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   Regulation, 29 March, 2019

   Promoting SME growth markets

   Small and mid-cap companies need a better regulatory framework, which recognises that their needs differ distinctly from SMEs, and which will enable them to compete and thrive on a fairer playing field.

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    Reputational risk, 8 March, 2019

    Why boards need to support whistleblowers

    The recently revised UK Corporate Governance Code has re-emphasised the importance of whistleblowing. Resources are available to help boards ensure they are well placed to support the process.

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