Board directors can be unaware of their limitations; pursuing self-awareness boosts effective collaboration and decision-making.

Some degree of tension is essential for effective board dynamics, but it needs to be managed to remain constructive.

Independent voices on the board are invaluable for ensuring good governance and healthy dynamics for effective decision-making.

But positive outcomes of increased female board representation are not reflected in stock prices, research shows.

Researchers found that investment dropped by 2-3 percentage points as companies passed from 12 to 16 board members.

Performance and productivity can suffer after a long-tenured chief executive leaves the company, researchers find.

Companies seeking competitive advantage in uncertain times will find that effective governance allows much sharper focus.

As companies increase in complexity, directors may struggle to add impact and value. Here are five potential areas for board reform.

The Chartered Governance Institute calls for firms to disclose more data on board performance reviews, including conflicts of interest.

With boards facing increasingly complex issues such as technology disruption and climate change, it is vital that board performance evaluations keep pace.