Insights
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
Taming the tiger: how investors are tackling inflation in executive pay
Solutions to market failures usually involve government action. But on the issue of CEO earnings, investors are taking the tiger by its tail.
Diversity in the UK: progress on targets, but power imbalances remain
Despite progress in diversity at board level, a more critical lens is required to see past “quick wins” for long-term, sustainable change.
Implementing strategic change at a time of uncertainty
Companies are navigating one of the most unpredictable periods in modern history. Strategic change at these times is a challenging endeavour.
Company purpose is more than a marketing slogan—it’s a new philosophy
Embedding company purpose requires businesses to think about every process their organisation operates—and accept that there will be trade-offs.
System error: why AI without humans is a governance challenge
From the Post Office scandal to chatbots creating their own language, AI is in danger of becoming ungovernable without human intervention.
The post-Covid recovery demands ‘context-conscious’ leadership
A leader who is highly effective in one organisation may face quite different demands in another—especially in the post-Covid era.
Why businesses should optimise supply chains for resilience, not just cost
As events repeatedly demonstrate, supply chain disruption is a given. Here’s how improving resilience can benefit your wider strategy.
The ‘G’ in ESG: what needs to be reported on governance
Transparency and governance incentives, together with responsible investors, elevates sustainability among board priorities.
Why boards should address value preservation at a strategic level
Stakeholder groups are increasingly demanding that boards focus on value preservation in their decision-making.