Insight
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Disruptive business, 10 February, 2017
Three ways to get ahead of the digital competition
Leaders seeking to capture value and gain a competitive edge in the digital age need to expect the unexpected.
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CEO to chairman, 7 February, 2017
Should chairmen become CEO within the same company?
Corporate governance restricts opportunities for chief executives to take on a dual role as chair. But is there any evidence to suggest the CEO-to-chairman move is a problem?
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Diversity, 1 February, 2017
Why women struggle with shorter boardroom tenure
Boardroom diversity is improving but women face an additional problem: staying on a board after appointment.
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Board positions, 25 January, 2017
The overstretched non-exec and balancing a portfolio
Holding more than three or four positions may mean non-executives "simply don’t have the time to deal with the stewarding responsibilities of their job."
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Takeovers, 23 January, 2017
Hostile intent
When faced with a hostile takeover, emotions may run high but, as Simon Laffin advises, the board should lean on its non-executive directors.
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Leadership, 16 January, 2017
What leaders can learn from the rise of the outsider
Donald Trump won the US election despite being an outsider. Companies have increasingly turned to outsiders to be their CEO. What are the lessons?
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Board risk oversight, 9 January, 2017
Why the whole board needs to be on top of risk management
Companies with greater board risk oversight involvement achieve better operating performance, says Thomas Keusch.
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Danone, 20 December, 2016
Digital tools and integrated reporting
French food company Danone used digitalisation to support a move to integrated reporting, but it wasn't all easy.
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Chief executive skills, 19 December, 2016
Overconfident CEOs are less socially responsible
Research reveals that the more confident a chief executive is, "the less their firm invests in activity that has a positive impact on society".
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Cybercrime, 19 December, 2016
Cyber threats: how the board can prepare & mitigate risk
Cyber attacks on the IT infrastructure of major firms are hitting the headlines. The risk can be mitigated, but boards need to stay informed.
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Digitalisation, 16 December, 2016
Cyber: the nuclear option
Richard Fenning, chief executive of Control Risks, argues that digitalisation will bring many threats, but the benefits will prevail.
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Artificial intelligence, 13 December, 2016
Artificial intelligence revolution
Artificial intelligence (AI) is touted as the next big disruptive force in technology that will transform public services and business. Olly Buston assesses the benefits and risks.
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Corporate culture, 7 December, 2016
The need to nurture business culture is here to stay
Nurturing the right business culture is critical, but needn’t be something to shy away from. Jérémie Guillerme of stakeholder communications consultancy Black Sun sets out some advice to get you on the right road.
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Compliance, 7 December, 2016
Compliance: why it pays to stay on the right side of the law
Inadequate investment in compliance is now the biggest threat to a company’s bottom line. Simon Airey and Joshua Domb of law firm DLA Piper argue that time and resources devoted to compliance will pay dividends.
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Board effectiveness, 7 December, 2016
The need for engaged boards is more crucial than ever before
Boardroom leaders are coping with a rapid rate of change, but must remain focused on building long-term, sustainable success, argues Anthony Carey.
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Governance, 7 December, 2016
Measuring governance: why corporate culture needs a health check
A healthy corporate culture is much like a healthy political culture: it thrives in an environment where engagement and fairness are valued and people feel they have a genuine stake in the future.
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Anti-bribery, 7 December, 2016
Weighing up the new standard on anti-bribery
The new ISO anti-bribery tool is well timed, says Howard Shaw, Mazars’ head of anti-corruption and whistleblowing in the UK.
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Funding, 6 December, 2016
Corporate borrowers should be braced for refinancing headwinds
Since 2012 corporate borrowers have been able to source funding at prices close to historic lows, and banks have been keen to lend. But all that could change as uncertainty casts a shadow over the economy and new regulations begin to bite.
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Sustainability, 30 November, 2016
Patagonia: the business of virtue
If Patagonia's business model is a paragon of virtue, should more companies follow suit?
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Executive behaviour, 1 November, 2016
Empowerment, not punishment, fuels ethical behaviour
To promote ethical behaviour, companies should emphasise community, not just consequences.