10 February, 2021
Forced CEO turnover can damage the reputation of board directors
Parting company with an underperforming chief executive is a good thing, right? The fulfilment of a board’s governance responsibilities, and bound to boost their standing? It seems not. New resea...
11 February, 2020
Questions non-execs should ask before joining the board
The coveted role of non-executive director (NED) is often assumed to be a perfect deal all round. Not only is joining the board viewed as a great addition to any professional’s CV, but those offered...
17 October, 2019
What makes a successful non-executive director?
The role of non-executive director may be unique in having a job title that describes what the job isn’t, rather than what it is. Awkward and downbeat though the title may be, it does serve to empha...
19 December, 2017
Five attributes of successful board directors
The Davies Review in 2011 identified that there were too few women on corporate boards in the UK. In 2010, only 12.5% of FTSE 100 board roles were held by women. The Review, therefore, threw ...
7 November, 2017
The barriers to getting more women on boards can be overcome
Much has been written in recent years about the advantages to companies of having diverse boards—diversity of thought, better stakeholder representation, different points of reference...
24 December, 2016
The Secret NED: Welcome, Newbies
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24 August, 2015
Starting out
Never let enthusiasm overrule caution. It’s a good rule when considering any non-executive appointment but it’s absolutely essential for people considering their first role, says Andrew Kakabadse,...
24 August, 2015
So you want to chair an audit committee?
Where do you start? The requirement for a non-financial services company is that you can demonstrate "recent and relevant financial experience". This is generally interpreted to mean that you have ...
23 August, 2015
