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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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.