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Leadership, 24 April, 2017

How to spot the narcissist in the boardroom

Manipulative, self-centred, ruthless—power-hungry leaders will put their own interests before those of the organisation they serve. Katharina Balazs explains how to recognise and deal with the narcissist in your midst.



Succession planning, 14 January, 2017

Bye bye NED

There is no substitute for planning ahead when it comes to non-executive director departures.



COMMENT: Non-executive directors, 24 December, 2016

The Secret NED: Welcome, newbie NEDs

You may be an experienced operator, but it doesn’t mean you can skip reading your board papers or assume you know everything.



Diversity, 9 December, 2016

Guidance on board diversity issued

ICGN publishes guidance on diversity that looks beyond gender.



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.