Tag: board leadership

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.