Board Expertise
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 25 April, 2022
What Ukraine teaches us about effective leadership in a crisis
In conflicts and crises, people look to both political and business leaders for reassurance, competence and calmness under pressure.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 21 April, 2022
Board effectiveness in the new world of work
Boards should use this post-pandemic period to reflect and reinvent themselves and their working practices.
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INSIGHT: Leadership, 11 April, 2022
Selecting a direction: the six paths to leadership
The distinct paths taken by executives when assuming leadership roles will influence their perspectives and strategies for success.
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NEWS: Strategy, 5 April, 2022
Climate leadership: meeting the challenges of ESG
A new certification programme aims to equip boardrooms with knowledge to confront the challenges and opportunities presented by climate risk.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 4 April, 2022
Investor interference: how should your board respond?
You must resist telling investors to stop interfering, however tempting—your board does not want to gain a reputation for hostility.
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NEWS: Non-executives, 28 March, 2022
NED Awards 2022: a diverse range of nominees and outstanding winners
This year's winners include a hospital foundation chair, a diversity leader and a chair at the heart of efforts on a Covid vaccine.
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INSIGHT: Oversight, 25 March, 2022
Audit committees and ESG: 10 key observations
With ESG and climate risk concerns set to increase, the role of the audit committee is being watched closely by investors.
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COMMENT: Cybersecurity, 28 February, 2022
Business concern over cyber attacks rises in wake of Ukraine conflict
Geopolitical uncertainty is leading firms to boost their defences against cyber attacks. But true digital resilience is a continuous process.
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INSIGHT: Board reform, 28 February, 2022
Rethinking boards: what does the future hold for directors?
As companies increase in complexity, directors may struggle to add impact and value. Here are five potential areas for board reform.
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COMMENT: Board relationships, 8 February, 2022
The Secret NED: if your board has problems, don’t be a hero
Even the best non-executives shouldn't presume they can solve all the board's difficulties, especially those symptomatic of wider issues.
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NEWS: Research, 8 October, 2021
Boards have intensified their attention on employee well-being, survey reveals
Board transformation survey also confirms the increased importance of resilience and digital transformation to boardroom discussions.
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NEWS: White paper, 2 October, 2021
Boards ‘face data challenge’ as digital tools transform governance
Directors must learn how to harness and analyse the vast quantities of data that are being created and collected by organisations.
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INSIGHT: Leadership, 27 September, 2021
The hot seat: how chairs shape a positive board culture
A chair’s real skill lies in their ability to engage with and earn the respect of the board without having to overtly exercise power.
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NEWS: Leadership, 23 September, 2021
‘Purpose-driven’ leaders honoured at Modern Governance awards
ESG & Diversity Trailblazer was among the new crop of Diligent governance awards that reflect the big issues in boardrooms around the world.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 23 August, 2021
What is ‘independent judgment’—and how should board directors use it?
Directors are obliged to exercise independent judgment in their decision-making. But there is little guidance on what this means in practice.
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INSIGHT: Selection, 13 August, 2021
How to onboard directors so they hit the ground running
Here are seven ways to deliver an effective induction process for board directors that will help them to quickly make a valuable contribution.
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INSIGHT: Leadership, 5 August, 2021
Are you asking the right questions of your data team?
Knowing how to ask great questions is perhaps the most underappreciated skill of great data-driven leaders.
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NEWS: Recognition, 1 July, 2021
Diligent launches its third Modern Governance 100 awards
This year's awards feature six new categories, including ESG & Diversity Trailblazer, Outstanding Community Ally and Cyber Risk Leader.
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NEWS: Leadership, 13 May, 2021
Leaders confident of Covid comeback but doubt their abilities in digital
C-suite members feel "very positive" about their pandemic response, but are less sure when it comes to digital strategy, ESG and diversity.
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NEWS: Webinar, 7 May, 2021
Raise your digital game: strategy, governance and skills for transformation
An upcoming Board Agenda/Diligent webinar will look at the opportunities of digital transformation and the issues it raises.