Board Expertise
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
COMMENT: Compliance, 5 May, 2021
The Secret NED: board compliance matters, even on the little things
Ensuring the right things are done while not being overly fussy is a tricky balance. But relaxing one’s guard can also be the wrong approach.
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.