Tag: board expertise
AI will make boards ‘more effective’
Be prepared for the impact of emerging technologies on board information and decision-making, writes Nasdaq adviser.
Helle Bank Jørgensen on governance, ESG and how board directors can become stewards of the future
In spite of ESG toxicity in the US, she remains optimistic that companies are working on sustainability ’because they know they need to’.
UK boards struggle to embed ESG in strategy
Most recognise the importance of sustainability, but face challenges in translating ESG aims into strategy and operations, research finds.
Audit committees give investors a new perspective
Investors who quiz the audit committee get a more rounded – albeit sometimes less comfortable – picture of the company.
Hybrid AGMs maximise shareholder participation
Avoid virtual-only annual general meetings: although pragmatic in an emergency, they water down shareholders’ rights.
IT transformation sees boards moving to ‘continuous’ management
Data analytics available on demand requires a resilient—and selective—approach to sharing information, a webinar panel agreed.
Governance ‘fails with superstar CEOs’
Beware the rise of chief executives who are accorded special privileges and apparently can do no wrong, research warns.
Board appointments fell sharply in 2022
Companies appear to be sticking with experienced leaders—to the detriment of progress—suggests FTSE 350 boardroom research.
How to bring AI to the board
The ready availability of artificial intelligence means that boards need to rapidly get to grips with AI and what it can—and can’t—do.
NED Awards 2023: Winners who managed through disruption with an eye on sustainability
This year’s winners include the chair of National Grid, a “true British success story”, a media giant and a “humble leader”.