Board Expertise
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.
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.
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.
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.
COMMENT: 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.
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.
COMMENT: 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?
INSIGHT: Strategy, 16 November, 2020
A checklist for boards in the new normal
Covid-19 has spurred corporate boards to improvise new practices while keeping those that have served them well. Here’s a run-down.
NEWS: Board expertise, 9 November, 2020
Dame Alison Carnwath: ‘We’d all rather look into somebody’s eyes’
Our latest podcast features City grandee Dame Alison Carnwath on limits to non-executive tenure and the challenges of remote recruitment.
PODCAST: Board skills, 6 November, 2020
Dame Alison Carnwath on NEDs, nomcos and future-fit boards
City grandee Dame Alison Carnwath talks about the challenges posed by the pandemic and how boards can adapt to new ways of working.