Insight

1. INSIGHT: Leadership, 8 April, 2020

   Succession planning in the spotlight amid ‘genuine shock’ of PM’s illness

   Succession planning is fraught with difficulty at the best of times. But seeing Boris Johnson laid low is a stark reminder to boards of its importance.

2. INSIGHT: Coronavirus, 6 April, 2020

   What’s in your hand? How businesses can create social value

   Companies are creating social value during the coronavirus crisis by thinking innovatively about what they can offer—and who could benefit.

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   Risk management, 3 April, 2020

   Covid-19 adds to an unprecedented landscape of risk

   Audit committee chairs have already drawn risk management lessons from the pandemic. But their attention is also fixed on the issues that will remain long after the crisis is resolved.

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   Investor engagement, 3 April, 2020

   Collaboration is key for the challenging AGM season ahead

   With shareholder activism on the rise, boards must ensure they engage fully with investor concerns and demonstrate how they are addressing crucial issues.

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   COMMENT: Covid-19 pandemic, 30 March, 2020

   Who is an ‘essential worker’ at times of crisis?

   Many workers deemed essential are on low wages and zero-hour contracts. This crisis is a reminder that we should value workers in all parts of the economy.

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   INSIGHT: Crisis management, 24 March, 2020

   Boards must harness tension to succeed in a time of disruption

   Boards need to learn to look inward and harness "positive tension" to avoid becoming dysfunctional during a crisis.

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   Corporate purpose, 23 March, 2020

   Stakeholder accountability at risk from the Covid-19 crisis

   The current crisis is putting the concept of stakeholder accountability under strain. But experts warn that businesses will be judged on how they respond.

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   INSIGHT: Board strategy, 17 March, 2020

   Leaders in crisis: why teamwork is the way forward

   Many leaders admit to lacking confidence in a crisis. Training, teamwork and a supportive board can make all the difference.

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   Strategy, 16 March, 2020

   Covid-19 has taken remote working mainstream. What next?

   How organisations cope with the Covid-19 stress test will reveal how ready they are for the future of work.

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   Strategy, 13 March, 2020

   ICGN issues guidance for investors amid Covid-19 pandemic

   International Corporate Governance Network says investors should demonstrate support for companies and avoid demands for short-term gains.

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   Non-financial disclosures, 18 February, 2020

   Better sustainability disclosures require clear reporting boundaries

   Sustainability reporting needs to be internally consistent, theoretically sound and a useful source of data for decision-making. We're not there yet.

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    INSIGHT: Board appointments, 11 February, 2020

    Questions non-execs should ask before joining the board

    Before you accept the nomination, conduct an informal audit to ensure you understand the board dynamics, your responsibilities and how you can add value.

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