Insight
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INSIGHT: ESG-linked pay, 15 July, 2022
Paying for sustainable performance
How do you align ESG and value? Linking incentives to ESG targets needs focus, empowerment and co-ordination, recent research finds.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 11 July, 2022
Focus on the ‘G’ of ESG
Listening to what stakeholders define as valuable is the key to successful governance—and it will make corporate reporting much easier, too.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 8 July, 2022
Why do boards fail?
We can learn from governance first principles to build better boards, which can enable organisational success and create lasting value.
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INSIGHT: Policies, 23 June, 2022
5 reasons for boards to implement a whistleblowing solution
The right policy and reporting channel for whistleblowing increases awareness and offers protection. But the board also has to listen.
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INSIGHT: Ethics, 9 June, 2022
Into the mind of white-collar criminals
It is estimated that high-level fraud costs the global economy over US$5trn every year. What can be done to prevent corporate crimes?
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INSIGHT: Board meetings, 31 May, 2022
5 topics to improve the effectiveness of your board
How many board meetings result in real progress for your company? Make sure these discussion points have a regular spot on the agenda.
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INSIGHT: Technology, 18 May, 2022
AI decision-making presents new ethical risks
Businesses are allowing artificial intelligence to make decisions that need a human touch. Boards must balance the risks and benefits.
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INSIGHT: Book excerpt, 9 May, 2022
The heavy cost of boardroom disasters
The size and global reach of modern businesses means that the repercussions of scandals and collapses are more severe than ever.
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INSIGHT: Diversity, 3 May, 2022
Parker Review: progress update and priorities for change
The latest review identifies the work of increasing and maintaining ethnic diversity on UK boards, with a focus on the talent pipeline.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 25 April, 2022
What Ukraine teaches us about effective leadership in a crisis
In conflicts and crises, people look to both political and business leaders for reassurance, competence and calmness under pressure.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 22 April, 2022
Battle of the boards: risk, ESG and two-tier board structures
There is an inherent conflict of interest between main and executive boards, with two different time horizons and two different risk impacts.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 21 April, 2022
Board effectiveness in the new world of work
Boards should use this post-pandemic period to reflect and reinvent themselves and their working practices.
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INSIGHT: Leadership, 11 April, 2022
Selecting a direction: the six paths to leadership
The distinct paths taken by executives when assuming leadership roles will influence their perspectives and strategies for success.
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INSIGHT: Strategy, 11 April, 2022
The diversity narrative: a strategy for improved performance
Research has shown a clear correlation between diversity and performance. How can organisations create their own diversity narrative?
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INSIGHT: Engagement, 7 April, 2022
Why CFOs need to engage with external stakeholders
Ignoring the demands of external stakeholders has the potential to significantly impact a company’s brand, public image—and therefore profit.
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INSIGHT: Business ethics, 6 April, 2022
Corporate sanctions against Russia indicate a new level of social responsibility
McDonald’s, IKEA, Apple are some of the well-known corporations making a stand against Russia. And this is about more than just good PR.
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INSIGHT: Board expertise, 4 April, 2022
Investor interference: how should your board respond?
You must resist telling investors to stop interfering, however tempting—your board does not want to gain a reputation for hostility.
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INSIGHT: Corporate culture, 31 March, 2022
Meaning at work: the value of workplace rituals
Many workers are struggling to find inspiration and purpose post-pandemic. Leaders must nurture workforce rituals that create meaning.
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INSIGHT: Board leadership, 31 March, 2022
When did your board last review CEO performance?
During Covid, many boards deferred reviews of the performance and development needs of their CEO. It is a task that must now be completed.
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INSIGHT: Oversight, 25 March, 2022
Audit committees and ESG: 10 key observations
With ESG and climate risk concerns set to increase, the role of the audit committee is being watched closely by investors.