Insight
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INSIGHT: Compliance, 2 June, 2020
Internal investigations are on the rise—but are they robust enough?
New legislation in the UK and Europe has added pressure for more internal investigations. But the lack of guidance puts companies at a disadvantage.
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Board expertise, 14 May, 2020
Balancing the books: the challenges of chairing a library charity
There are no easy solutions to balancing the needs of stakeholders, but having a board where tough issues are raised and debated is crucial to success.
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Leadership, 12 May, 2020
Ardern and Cuomo lead the way on crisis communications
Business leaders would do well to emulate New Zealand's prime minister and the New York governor by testing their crisis messaging against three checklists.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 22 April, 2020
Stream team: how to make your virtual board meetings a success
Virtual board meetings are the new normal. But can performance be maintained at a distance—and will decision-making be effective?
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Regulation, 22 April, 2020
‘Going concern’ regulation puts firms and auditors under the microscope
New standard ISA UK 570 requires auditors to challenge management’s assessment of going concern more robustly—and firms to be as transparent as possible amid current uncertainty.
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INSIGHT: Board skills, 21 April, 2020
Remote possibilities: can you really learn leadership online?
While remote learning may be effective for certain skills and tasks, true leadership capabilities cannot be developed through a bundle of online modules.
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Board leadership, 9 April, 2020
How true leaders communicate in a crisis
Leaders have to self-monitor at the same time they check on others—and uncomfortable emotions need to be addressed so they don’t fester or come out sideways.
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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.
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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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Economy, 20 February, 2020
CEOs say these 4 factors will shape business in 2020
More than half of CEOs believe the rate of global economic growth will decline, according to PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey. But climate change could provide opportunities.
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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.