Career

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.

NEWS: Leadership, 24 February, 2022
Women hold only 13.7% of executive director roles in FTSE 100
While 37% of all board directors are now women, just six FTSE 100 companies have female CEOs—none of whom are from an ethnic minority group.

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.

NEWS: Selection, 18 November, 2021
New CEO appointments reflect ‘multi-dimensional role’ amid the pandemic
Boards have appointed a greater number of women, non-nationals and candidates with an advanced degree or MBA during the past year.

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.

COMMENT: Strategy, 19 August, 2021
The new hybrid workplace will need organisational glue
There is much to do to shape a hybrid workplace environment that is fully inclusive for those working remotely.

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.

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.