Insight
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 6 December, 2024
A guide to director onboarding
If you’re joining a board or onboarding another director, hitting the ground running is achievable with good planning.
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COMMENT: Sustainability , 4 December, 2024
Why non-executives can ignore the failure of COP29
Boards can make a difference to the planet’s sustainability, provided they focus on areas they can control.
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INSIGHT: Board evaluation, 1 December, 2024
How to conduct an effective board evaluation
Spending time and effort on carrying out an effective board evaluation will pay dividends in terms of governance excellence.
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INSIGHT: Worker protection, 26 November, 2024
The board’s new duty to protect workers
Legal reforms, placing an emphasis on preventing worker harassment, have come into effect. What are the implications for directors?
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 21 November, 2024
Structuring an effective board agenda
The board’s agenda, when properly constructed, ultimately leads to more productive discussions and impactful outcomes for the organisation.
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INSIGHT: Non-financial disclosure, 21 November, 2024
How to build shareholder trust through disclosure
Effective corporate reporting on topics such as AI, cybersecurity and ESG is key to keeping investors onside.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 1 November, 2024
Why boards need senior independent directors
Independent voices on the board are invaluable for ensuring good governance and healthy dynamics for effective decision-making.
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COMMENT: Budget 2024, 28 October, 2024
What to look out for in the budget
For new chancellor Rachel Reeves, it will not be easy to balance raising money and pursuing economic growth with keeping a lid on taxes.
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COMMENT: Geopolitical risk, 22 October, 2024
Is constant disruption the new normal?
The long period of peaceful growth before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left company boards unprepared for the new geopolitical landscape.
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INSIGHT: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 14 October, 2024
10 steps to a more innovative board
With 14% of organisations reporting difficulty in finding diverse voices, it’s time to reframe the narrative.
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INSIGHT: Risk management, 30 September, 2024
Why boards struggle to identify and manage risks
At the heart of managing risk is the need for step change, rather than incremental change, in business—and that’s where the trouble lies.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 27 September, 2024
How to approach difficult questions
Boards need a ‘safe space’ to express ideas and concerns—and to admit mistakes, without fear of negative consequences.
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INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 25 September, 2024
How to help your finance team evolve
Finance teams have a vital role to play in building sustainable businesses, and CFOs can help them step up to the challenge.
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COMMENT: Internal audit, 20 September, 2024
How internal audit can strengthen governance
The Internal Audit Code of Practice from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors aims to restore trust in corporate governance.
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COMMENT: ESG and sustainability, 19 September, 2024
Why generalists are better at leading ESG strategy than specialists
ESG and sustainability strategy leaders need to have experience and a well-rounded appreciation of commercial imperatives.
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PODCAST: Inflation and interest rates, 12 September, 2024
Are expected US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts good news?
If the Fed reduces the headline rate, other countries will likely follow its lead, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 10 September, 2024
How to navigate financial difficulties
A focus on governance and getting the right advice can help steer the board through financial uncertainty and mitigate potential liability.
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INSIGHT: Performance culture, 5 September, 2024
How to empower people to improve performance
Freedom to ‘speak up’ to the board is the cornerstone of a healthy culture that lets workers and organisations thrive.
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INSIGHT: Risk management, 27 August, 2024
Business beyond borders: mitigating geopolitical risk
As uncertainties grow, some organisations are taking a satellite view to protect their people and resources.
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INSIGHT: Leadership, 19 August, 2024
How to foster innovation
Aligning the goals of employees, managers and the board creates a productive and efficient corporate environment.