26 February, 2020
Big data ‘poses biggest ethical challenge’ for businesses
Concerns about big data have become a leading ethical issue for executives and boards. A survey released this week found that 44% of executives polled said big data “poses the biggest ethical challe...
3 January, 2020
Five qualities for business leaders in an age of uncertainty
The 21st century has given us great access to information and a heightened awareness of human impact on the planet. We are also witnessing a proliferation in the use of technology by a global populati...
25 October, 2019
Feeling drained? Why leaders must learn to manage their energy
When I ran into Dirk, a banking CEO whom I had known for some time, I asked him why he looked so down. After a short silence, he responded with an avalanche of words. He had been feeling exhausted. At...
30 September, 2019
NED Awards 2020: ‘Think strategically about how your company adapts’
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5 August, 2019
Board preparation is key to fighting the ransomware threat
Ransomware is one of the most debilitating forms of cyber-attack, often catching companies unaware and ultimately causing them long-term financial and reputational harm. Unfortunately, in 2019 there h...
29 July, 2019
Ransomware attacks: what to do when the worst happens
It can cause bankruptcy and feel like a “violation”: Ransomware attacks are on the rise, enabling cybercriminals around the globe to extort vast sums of money from businesses while indiscriminatel...
28 June, 2019
Rapid technological change ‘is disrupting leadership’
At a recent gathering in London, a group of chairs, chief executives and senior managers came together to talk about a book. Written by Mark Braithwaite, the Asia Pacific managing director for global ...
25 June, 2019
Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap
As cybersecurity becomes a mainstream business risk, boards are coming under increasing pressure from customers, regulators, investors and the government to understand and oversee potential breaches e...
6 June, 2019
Ethics body issues warning to boards over AI accountability
Back in April a report from a think tank at New York University made headline news around the world.
29 May, 2019
