Strategy

1. NEWS: Strategy, 10 June, 2021

   How to boost diversity in your company’s leadership team

   The business case for a diverse leadership team is clear. But a diversity strategy needs to encompass all aspects of an organisation to lock in future success.

2. NEWS: Compensation, 8 June, 2021

   UK and EU companies lead the US on ESG targets in pay deals

   Study reveals 95% of UK and EU firms include ESG metrics in executive compensation plans, compared with 22% of US corporates.

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   NEWS: Governance, 2 June, 2021

   Shell climate plan ruling holds lessons for investors

   Judge in court action brought by Dutch activists described Shell climate plan as “rather intangible, undefined and non-binding”.

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   INSIGHT: Leadership diversity , 28 May, 2021

   What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams

   Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.

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   INSIGHT: Strategy, 28 May, 2021

   The challenges of balancing purpose with performance

   Investors now expect firms to have a purpose that meets the needs of all stakeholders and delivers returns. It is a difficult equation to balance.

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   INSIGHT: Executive Pay, 20 May, 2021

   Taming the tiger: how investors are tackling inflation in executive pay

   Solutions to market failures usually involve government action. But on the issue of CEO earnings, investors are taking the tiger by its tail.

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   INSIGHT: Leadership, 20 May, 2021

   Diversity in the UK: progress on targets, but power imbalances remain

   Despite progress in diversity at board level, a more critical lens is required to see past "quick wins" for long-term, sustainable change.

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   INSIGHT: Strategy, 20 May, 2021

   Implementing strategic change at a time of uncertainty

   Companies are navigating one of the most unpredictable periods in modern history. Strategic change at these times is a challenging endeavour.

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   NEWS: Strategy, 19 May, 2021

   Shell ‘say on climate’ vote set to fuel further campaigns

   While 89% voted in favour of the energy giant’s climate action plan, a separate resolution saw 30% demand more ambitious targets.

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   NEWS: Leadership, 13 May, 2021

   Leaders confident of Covid comeback but doubt their abilities in digital

   C-suite members feel "very positive" about their pandemic response, but are less sure when it comes to digital strategy, ESG and diversity.

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   NEWS: Webinar, 7 May, 2021

   Raise your digital game: strategy, governance and skills for transformation

   A Board Agenda/Diligent webinar looks at the opportunities of digital transformation and the issues it raises.

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    NEWS: Strategy, 5 May, 2021

    US boards ‘should develop transparent policies on political issues’

    The link between business and politics in the US has reached a turning point and requires action from boards, says a leading investor adviser.

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