10 July, 2020
Tech skills in the boardroom and the race for survival
In 2016 Russam published a paper that highlighted the lack of technology expertise and leadership around the boardroom tables of both large and small organisations outside of the technology sector. Th...
1 April, 2020
Board leadership and culture will be a differentiator in this crisis
There has never been a more testing time for boards. Covid-19 feels like SARs, 9-11 and the financial crisis all rolled into one. The existential threat to businesses and, more importantly, to our col...
24 March, 2020
Boards must harness tension to succeed in a time of disruption
Research from international head hunting firm, Odgers Berndtson, reveals that only 15% of executives believe
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...
5 June, 2019
Cultivating trust in business: Guy Singh-Watson, Riverford
There can’t be too many corporate leaders around whose day can include boardroom meetings and an attempt to cull perennial weeds that threaten freshly planted trees. But that is Guy Singh-Watson, fo...
31 October, 2017
Twelve of the biggest mistakes boards make about culture
1. Failing to realise the importance of culture This is one of the most frequent mistakes boards make. They often dismiss it as something vague and just tick a few boxes for the company repo...
25 September, 2017
Corporate culture and how to rebuild public trust
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18 September, 2017
Corporate culture a ‘standing item’ for boards across the globe.
Corporate culture is a "standing item" for half of businesses across the globe, as the issue becomes more entrenched on corporates’ agenda, according to a report by Grant Thornton. In its report,...
14 September, 2017
Ethics must be ‘front and centre’ as non-executives check financial reports
Non-executive directors must place ethics "front and centre" of their efforts to make sure financial reports present a true and fair view of a business, according to one of the UK’s most senior gove...
13 September, 2017
