Insight

1. INSIGHT: Corporate strategy, 21 November, 2019

   Companies need to grow the pie, not worry about how to split it

   We tend to see the relationship between business and society as a fight over the biggest slice of pie. We need a pie-growing mentality instead.

2. Diversity, 4 November, 2019

   Mind the gap: enabling productive thinking to develop gender balance

   Subtle mental shifts can increase people’s responsiveness to the gender gap, and their commitment to doing something about it.

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   Board performance, 25 October, 2019

   Feeling drained? Why leaders must learn to manage their energy

   Pay attention to your personal “energy barometer” and restructure your life to focus on energy-boosting activities that will pay dividends at work and home.

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   Talent pipeline, 15 October, 2019

   How companies can develop more diverse boardrooms

   Diverse boardrooms have been shown to correlate with improved financial performance. But creating a talent pipeline isn’t an overnight task.

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   14 October, 2019

   Corporate activism: how CEOs should approach political issues

   Companies used to avoid political issues at any cost. But knowing when—and how—to speak out is becoming a core skill for business leaders.

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   Board recognition, 30 September, 2019

   NED Awards 2020: ‘Think strategically about how your company adapts’

   Nominations for the Non-Executive Director Awards 2020 are now open. Jacqui Ferguson, a winner in 2018, says NEDs play a vital role in turbulent times.

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   Psychology, 18 September, 2019

   Sustainability and the five archetypes of boardroom behaviour

   When it comes to "walking the talk" of sustainability, the type of board directors you have and their attitudes—from scepticism to fervent belief—matters.

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   Reputation, 2 September, 2019

   Boards under media influence

   Media coverage has a broad agenda-setting effect which should never be underestimated. Directors need to carefully manage their reactions to what they read.

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   Board evolution, 7 August, 2019

   Setting the pace: how to ensure your board is fit for the future

   EY’s latest whitepaper looks at the key actions boards should take now to ensure they set the pace—or risk falling behind.

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   Report, 19 July, 2019

   Outsourcing: the risks and rewards of a multi-faceted tool

   A new report examines how outsourcing offers financial and strategic advantages to organisations in an increasingly fast-paced business environment.

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   Technology, 25 June, 2019

   Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap

   The issue of cybersecurity has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda. But are boards doing the right things to stay one step ahead of criminals?

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    Knowledge sharing, 11 June, 2019

    NGO governance: finding solutions to future challenges

    A recent event brought together experts from national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to identify future governance challenges for the sector—and share possible solutions.

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