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Directors need to ‘up their game’ on ESG strategy

Study says 70% of board directors say they are “not at all” or only “moderately“ effective at integrating ESG concerns into company strategy.

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It’s time for boards to make new resolutions on ESG performance

Recognition that significant change is needed and determination to drive progress are vital if boards are to improve sustainability.

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Boards ‘lack the right knowledge’ to set effective climate policies

Research reveals disconnect between what boards say about the significance of climate change and their actual policies.

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Leading change: the board’s role in driving business transformation

The chief executive and the rest of the board need to create a vision for the future, with clear objectives and a plan for achieving them.

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A remixed roadmap for the future of board leadership

A recent report identifies the need for a new governance model that reflects the changing responsibilities of boards and their leaders.

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Why boards should address value preservation at a strategic level

Stakeholder groups are increasingly demanding that boards focus on value preservation in their decision-making.

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Nominations open for the Non-Executive Director Awards 2021

The NED Awards 2021 will recognise how non-executive directors are helping to guide firms through political and economic uncertainty.

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The role of the board in times of distress

If companies are to survive the coronavirus crisis, corporate boards need to exercise collaborative, proactive leadership.

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How boards can help shape the future of capitalism

Many of the risks affecting companies today are systemic. Responses that focus solely on improving individual business performance are inadequate.

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Rapid technological change ‘is disrupting leadership’

The current pace of technological change is creating a level of complexity that is overtaking our ability to make effective decisions, says a leadership expert.

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