Nada Kakabadse

Nada Kakabadse is professor of policy, governance and ethics at Henley Business School. Nada has undertaken consulting work for a number of international organisations, government departments and private sector clients. She is also a visiting professor at various academic establishments, has co-authored 19 books, contributed 75 chapters to international volumes and published more than 150 scholarly articles.

Latest Articles by Nada Kakabadse

27 April, 2026
The chair’s influence isn’t universal
How much sway does the chair of a board really have? Much depends on their institutional and geographical context.
30 March, 2026
8 reasons that boards fail
The warning signs are rarely dramatic. More often, they are familiar, human and can be found hiding in plain sight.
16 February, 2026
Are you ready for a ‘black swan’ event?
Black swan events—unforeseen but monumentally impactful incidents—demand from boards actionable strategies and organisational resilience.
16 January, 2026
How to lead with courage
Courage in leaders is rarely heroic. More often it shows up in mundane but pivotal moments of choosing the difficult truth over an easy path.
21 November, 2025
How silence shapes board decisions
For boards, the dilemma and value of the dissenting voice is not about individual courage to speak up—it’s a matter of culture.
10 September, 2025
Boardroom dissent: the hidden catalyst of high-performing boards
When directors challenge proposals, question strategies or raise uncomfortable truths, they’re strengthening the board’s effectiveness.
28 July, 2025
Stewarding AI: governance needs to catch up
Artificial intelligence is transforming not only technology and how people do their jobs, but also reshaping leadership thinking.
10 June, 2025
5 essential tenets for coping with global disruption
With global geopolitical tensions on an unprecedented scale, disrupting markets and data, how can governance oversight function?
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.
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.