Board Expertise
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INSIGHT: ESG-linked pay, 15 July, 2022
Paying for sustainable performance
How do you align ESG and value? Linking incentives to ESG targets needs focus, empowerment and co-ordination, recent research finds.
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NEWS: ESG-linked pay, 28 June, 2022
Half of corporate leaders reject pay as a main driver for ESG
Pay and incentives are ‘just one part’ of creating the right culture to boost ESG performance, survey finds.
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NEWS: Webinar, 23 June, 2022
Stakeholder pressure increases urgency on ESG
Experts say pressure to act on ESG is coming from regulators, investors and a new generation of consumers and employees.
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NEWS: Webinar, 31 May, 2022
Many executives ‘fail to understand the role and value of boards’
A recent webinar on board effectiveness discussed the mix of competence and courage required from non-executive directors.
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INSIGHT: Board meetings, 31 May, 2022
5 topics to improve the effectiveness of your board
How many board meetings result in real progress for your company? Make sure these discussion points have a regular spot on the agenda.
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COMMENT: Psychology, 24 May, 2022
Why emotional intelligence is essential for successful leadership
Cold logic is not a vote winner for politicians or board members. Sir Keir Starmer needs to focus on his feelings.
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INSIGHT: Technology, 18 May, 2022
AI decision-making presents new ethical risks
Businesses are allowing artificial intelligence to make decisions that need a human touch. Boards must balance the risks and benefits.
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INSIGHT: Book excerpt, 9 May, 2022
The heavy cost of boardroom disasters
The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.
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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.