Insight
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Technology, 25 January, 2020
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on AI and quantum computing
The combination of AI and quantum computing will help us tackle some of the biggest problems we see, says Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
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INSIGHT: Romance in the office, 10 January, 2020
Heartache to headache: why workplace relationships are a problem
McDonald's and BlackRock have both parted ways with senior executives after workplace relationships came to light. So what are the risks of an office romance?
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Board expertise, 3 January, 2020
Five qualities for business leaders in an age of uncertainty
At this point in history people need business leaders who focus on creating progressive outcomes for all in the societies they serve.
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Analysis, 2 January, 2020
Key trends in corporate governance for 2020
Five leading voices in corporate governance explain their priorities—and predictions—for the year ahead.
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11 December, 2019
Want to do business in Germany? Make sure you know the rules
Setting up a business in Germany can be challenging—even something as basic as opening a bank account poses difficulties. Here's what you need to know.
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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.
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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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Reporting, 7 June, 2019
Why workforce disclosure is a governance issue
Investors are increasingly interested in the social purpose of companies, with a new focus on the quality of workforce practices and how they should be reported.
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ESG strategy, 5 June, 2019
ESG catalysts: how consumers can change corporations
Some companies encounter obstacles to full integration of ESG principles. It may be that consumers have more power than they imagine to change corporate behaviours for the better.
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Financial services, 29 May, 2019
Banking on better cybersecurity
Boards are bolstering their expertise as they look to tackle one of the biggest business threats facing financial services firms: the risk of cyber-attacks. But experts warn that resilience needs to be hard-wired into the business itself.