Board Expertise
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?
COMMENT: Corporate culture, 6 June, 2019
The Secret NED: mind your boardroom language
How some expressions used in the boardroom can offend or reveal bias. Meanwhile, is the hunt for a new chair at an end?
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.
Board expertise, 27 March, 2019
Performance and accountability: the changing role of the chair
The role of the board chair has changed dramatically in the past decade, with chairs increasingly held responsible for corporate governance failures. How can board leaders ensure they are prepared for the challenges ahead?