Board Expertise

1. Board diversity, 10 July, 2019

   New threats to ‘diversity of thought’ despite better board composition

   While the number of women on boards is rising, an increasing reliance on hiring from the fields of accountancy and finance may impact on diversity of thought, says a new study.

2. Board evolution, 28 June, 2019

   Rapid technological change ‘is disrupting leadership’

   The current pace of technological change is creating a level of complexity that is overtaking our ability to make effective decisions, says a leadership expert.

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   Technology, 25 June, 2019

   Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap

   The issue of cybersecurity has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda. But are boards doing the right things to stay one step ahead of criminals?

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   Financial services, 29 May, 2019

   Banking on better cybersecurity

   Boards are bolstering their expertise as they look to tackle one of the biggest business threats facing financial services firms: the risk of cyber-attacks. But experts warn that resilience needs to be hard-wired into the business itself.

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   NED Awards, 2 April, 2019

   Winners revealed of Non-Executive Awards

   RELX Group chair Sir Anthony Habgood named FTSE 100 Non-Executive Director of the Year while Dianne Walker hailed as the Dame Helen Alexander NED to Watch.

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   Regulation, 29 March, 2019

   What boards need to know about whistleblowing

   Following a raft of corporate scandals uncovered by whistleblowers, the business risks associated with an individual revealing wrongdoing should not be underestimated in the boardroom.

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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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   Board expertise, 27 March, 2019

   Performance and accountability: the changing role of the chair

   The role of the board chair has changed dramatically in the past decade, with chairs increasingly held responsible for corporate governance failures. How can board leaders ensure they are prepared for the challenges ahead?

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   Technology, 25 February, 2019

   Why poor cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb

   Regardless of where a threat to cybersecurity comes from, board members need to be clear on how their organisation’s data and infrastructure mechanisms are being protected.

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   Risk management, 14 February, 2019

   A disruptive influence: how new technology is challenging boards

   Technological advances are transforming not only product complexity and delivery but the shape of the financial services industry itself. The board's understanding of AI and new technology—and the risks and opportunities it brings—needs to expand accordingly.

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   Investors, 21 January, 2019

   Culture and intangibles top list of engagement concerns

   Letters from State Street and BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink indicate the emphasis investors now place on corporate culture and intangible assets.

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    Psychology, 21 January, 2019

    Learning from and resolving boardroom conflict

    Paul Randolph, barrister, professional mediator and expert in the psychological traits of conflict, examines the mindset of those who become entrenched in damaging boardroom disputes, and offers his expert tips on how to resolve matters quickly.

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