Board Expertise

1. Board leadership, 9 April, 2020

   How true leaders communicate in a crisis

   Leaders have to self-monitor at the same time they check on others—and uncomfortable emotions need to be addressed so they don’t fester or come out sideways.

2. Strategy, 1 April, 2020

   Board leadership and culture will be a differentiator in this crisis

   Calm, clear, decisive, empathetic, motivational and realistic leadership will be required—and we will all be judged on how we step up.

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   INSIGHT: Board appointments, 11 February, 2020

   Questions non-execs should ask before joining the board

   Before you accept the nomination, conduct an informal audit to ensure you understand the board dynamics, your responsibilities and how you can add value.

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   Reputational risk, 5 February, 2020

   How boards can learn to talk about ‘unspeakable’ issues

   Most boards become paralysed when faced with a threat to organisational reputation. Chairs must plan carefully to put unwelcome issues on the agenda.

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   Board leadership, 21 January, 2020

   How boards can help shape the future of capitalism

   Many of the risks affecting companies today are systemic. Responses that focus solely on improving individual business performance are inadequate.

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   Board expertise, 3 January, 2020

   Five qualities for business leaders in an age of uncertainty

   At this point in history people need business leaders who focus on creating progressive outcomes for all in the societies they serve.

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   Research, 13 December, 2019

   Survey launches to reveal boardroom risk thinking

   Companies are operating in a world of unprecedented risk. But do boards have the skills to manage these risks—and are they prepared for the future?

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   Board performance, 25 October, 2019

   Feeling drained? Why leaders must learn to manage their energy

   Pay attention to your personal “energy barometer” and restructure your life to focus on energy-boosting activities that will pay dividends at work and home.

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   14 October, 2019

   Corporate activism: how CEOs should approach political issues

   Companies used to avoid political issues at any cost. But knowing when—and how—to speak out is becoming a core skill for business leaders.

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   Board recognition, 30 September, 2019

   NED Awards 2020: ‘Think strategically about how your company adapts’

   Nominations for the Non-Executive Director Awards 2020 are now open. Jacqui Ferguson, a winner in 2018, says NEDs play a vital role in turbulent times.

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   Psychology, 18 September, 2019

   Sustainability and the five archetypes of boardroom behaviour

   When it comes to "walking the talk" of sustainability, the type of board directors you have and their attitudes—from scepticism to fervent belief—matters.

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    Reputation, 2 September, 2019

    Boards under media influence

    Media coverage has a broad agenda-setting effect which should never be underestimated. Directors need to carefully manage their reactions to what they read.

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