Board Expertise
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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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NEWS: Webinar, 17 September, 2021
Webinar: what’s next for boards in financial services?
Our panel of experts share their thoughts on some of the current and future challenges for traditional financial services firms.
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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.
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INSIGHT: CEOs, 5 May, 2021
The post-Covid recovery demands ‘context-conscious’ leadership
A leader who is highly effective in one organisation may face quite different demands in another—especially in the post-Covid era.
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NEWS: Board expertise, 1 April, 2021
NED Awards 2021 winners praised for ‘commitment, care and competence’
Lord Norman Blackwell scoops the FTSE 100 non-executive of the year award in a year that presented "immense challenges" for boards.
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INSIGHT: Board relationships, 30 March, 2021
The group dynamics that define well-functioning boards
There is an intangible aspect to successful boards that cannot be captured by curating the right CVs.
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COMMENT: Strategy, 4 March, 2021
Three ways for the board to enhance its climate competency
Companies are seeing increasing demand for climate action from governments, investors and stakeholders. How can your board meet the challenge?
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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: 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?