Andrew Kakabadse

Professor Andrew Kakabadse is an internationally renowned expert on boards, top team management and leadership. A professor of governance and strategic leadership at Henley Business School, he is currently working on a major global study of boardroom effectiveness and governance practice.

Latest Articles by Andrew Kakabadse

  1. self-aware

    3 February, 2025

    4 steps to a more self-aware board

    Board directors can be unaware of their limitations; pursuing self-awareness boosts effective collaboration and decision-making.

  1. senior independent director

    1 November, 2024

    Why boards need senior independent directors

    Independent voices on the board are invaluable for ensuring good governance and healthy dynamics for effective decision-making.

  1. difficult questions

    27 September, 2024

    How to approach difficult questions

    Boards need a ‘safe space’ to express ideas and concerns—and to admit mistakes, without fear of negative consequences.

  1. intelligence mindset

    29 July, 2024

    Do you have an intelligence mindset?

    Every board director knows that smart decision making matters, yet even clever leaders often fall into the traps set by ego.

  1. reputation

    5 April, 2024

    Ignore reputation at your peril

    Corporate reputation is critical, yet 67% of board directors fail to speak up in the face of entirely foreseeable crises.