Comment
COMMENT: Ethics, 27 June, 2022
The UK needs a code of conduct for company directors
A formal code of conduct for company directors would signal their willingness to apply high ethical standards in governance and leadership.
COMMENT: Strategy, 9 June, 2022
Why risk perception is vital
It is easy to see the tragic situation unfolding in Ukraine in terms of a failure of risk perception by both Russia and the West.
COMMENT: Psychology, 24 May, 2022
Why emotional intelligence is essential for successful leadership
Cold logic is not a vote winner for politicians or board members. Sir Keir Starmer needs to focus on his feelings.
INSIGHT: Corporate purpose, 29 April, 2022
What’s a company for? Milton Friedman responds
The ongoing lively debate about corporate purpose has caused me to reflect further on the dialogue between Milton Friedman and Socrates…
COMMENT: Strategy, 21 March, 2022
How to sink a reputation: lessons from the P&O Ferries crisis
The company has destroyed the trust of passengers and employees, and demonstrated the consequences of making decisions based only on cost.
COMMENT: Cybersecurity, 28 February, 2022
Business concern over cyber attacks rises in wake of Ukraine conflict
Geopolitical uncertainty is leading firms to boost their defences against cyber attacks. But true digital resilience is a continuous process.
COMMENT: Culture, 22 February, 2022
BP and Shell windfall tax row reveals lack of progress on purpose
Claim that windfall tax would hurt clean energy investment shows the change in mentality towards purposeful business isn’t taking root.
COMMENT: Listing rules, 15 February, 2022
Could dual-class shares resuscitate the London Stock Exchange?
US evidence has shown that dual-class firms outperform their one share, one vote brethren. London needs to take a more global view.
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.
COMMENT: Investment, 14 January, 2022
Are UK corporate governance rules leading to market malaise?
A recent article argued the UK needs “more directors who understand risk-taking, not virtue signalling” if London is to regain its status.