Board Expertise

1. 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.

2. 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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   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.

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   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.

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   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?

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    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.

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