Board Expertise

1. PODCAST: Strategy, 25 February, 2021

   Deanna Mulligan: how smart companies can close the skills gap

   We talk to Deanna Mulligan, former CEO and chair of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, about solving the looming skills crisis.

2. NEWS: Board expertise, 16 February, 2021

   Firms need ‘two layers’ of AI governance

   Research suggests large companies need two layers of AI governance if they are not only to supervise its use but also exploit its advantages.

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   COMMENT: Strategy, 16 February, 2021

   Why ESG strategy is a complex corporate challenge for boards

   ESG is not about compliance. It is about ensuring three core areas of corporate responsibility come together strategically.

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   COMMENT: Leadership, 8 February, 2021

   Prime problem: the challenge of founder CEO succession

   Two experts in leadership succession tackle the thorny problem of how to plan a successful transition from a founder CEO such as Jeff Bezos.

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   NEWS: Board expertise, 5 January, 2021

   Foreign audit committee members linked to low-quality financial reporting

   Swedish research concludes that appointing foreign directors to an audit committee can undermine the quality of financial reporting.

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   INSIGHT: Board composition, 21 December, 2020

   The Secret NED: a non-executive is not just for Christmas

   When it comes to the selection of non-executives don't be dazzled by shiny baubles: a highly sought-after NED may not be the most reliable choice.

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   NEWS: Report, 9 December, 2020

   Creativity in a crisis: finding a route to recovery through innovation

   A new report provides a roadmap to navigate the recovery by creating a culture of innovation—including making it a priority in the boardroom.

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   NEWS: Strategy, 3 December, 2020

   Top companies report problems with CEO succession planning

   Over two-thirds of FTSE 100 firms have flagged CEO succession planning as an issue to shareholders, with 13% warning about board tech skills.

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   INSIGHT: Board communication, 18 November, 2020

   The Secret NED: Clinton, company email and a confidentiality dilemma

   I've been using my private email for company business. Will there be calls to "lock me up"—even if I'm actually protecting my best interests?

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   INSIGHT: Strategy, 16 November, 2020

   A checklist for boards in the new normal

   Covid-19 has spurred corporate boards to improvise new practices while keeping those that have served them well. Here’s a run-down.

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   NEWS: Board expertise, 9 November, 2020

   Dame Alison Carnwath: ‘We’d all rather look into somebody’s eyes’

   Our latest podcast features City grandee Dame Alison Carnwath on limits to non-executive tenure and the challenges of remote recruitment.

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    PODCAST: Board skills, 6 November, 2020

    Dame Alison Carnwath on NEDs, nomcos and future-fit boards

    City grandee Dame Alison Carnwath talks about the challenges posed by the pandemic and how boards can adapt to new ways of working.

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