Careers
CEO pay, 6 January, 2016
Executive pay should focus on more than cost
Complaints about executive pay continue because commentators focus on the “cost” of executives instead of their “value”.
Board Effectiveness, 2 December, 2015
It’s all about attitude
Listed companies in the UK are required under the country’s governance code to undergo a board evaluation. But they need to be set up and implemented in the right way to have the desired effects.
Skills, 3 November, 2015
Critical distance
New non-executives must have their areas of expertise but must also understand the “none-too-subtle” tension between challenging management and knowing what’s going on inside their companies.
Independence, 21 October, 2015
Governing self-interest
Recent court cases hint that some non-executives may be pursuing self-interest rather than company interests. Research looks at whether the self-interest of board members is well regulated by governance controls.
CEO coaching, 23 September, 2015
Should it be lonely to be a CEO?
It can be a solitary role being chief executive, but there is support available from the chairman, mentors and coaches.