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      Boards need to be wary: the current ‘gold rush’ of AI consultancy work poses a...

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      Why does more women in senior decision-making roles matter?

      Complex times need different voices to navigate fast-moving change, but progress on women’s representation in...

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      How can boards tackle nature-dependent disruption?

      To prevent further price shocks and supply crises, we need to focus now on nurturing...

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      A hard job getting harder: The board’s role in a rewired world

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Tag: CEO activism

CEOs want society to follow their lead on gun control

US corporate leaders say they have led on social issues but now need the support of other public figures.

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Politics in the Magic Kingdom: Disney, DeSantis and LGBTQ+ rights

Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s criticism of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill is a reminder that speaking out can have serious implications for boards.

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US boards ‘should develop transparent policies on political issues’

The link between business and politics in the US has reached a turning point and requires action from boards, says a leading investor adviser.

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Six key areas of brand activism—and how your company can speak out

After the Capitol riot many US firms felt they could not stay silent. Brand activism is on the rise and boards should be aware of its power.

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How should corporate leaders navigate a political crisis?

As Trump leaves the White House, tough questions remain about whether CEOs should take a stand on political issues.

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CEO activism: should leaders speak up about social causes?

Nearly two-thirds of people want CEOs to take the lead on policy change instead of government. Here are three rules on when and why a CEO should speak up.

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Black Lives Matter: US corporates speak out

Companies are increasingly willing to take a stand on social and political issues. But experts warn that words must be backed up by policies.

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Twitter CEO takes on Trump over tweets that ‘violate company rules’

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s decision to fact-check and flag the president’s more egregious tweets is a stark reminder that corporate reputation is a governance issue.

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The Khashoggi crisis and the role of business

The boycott of this week’s “Davos in the Desert” conference in Saudi Arabia demonstrates the willingness of many CEOs to use their position to protest for human rights. Will it make a difference?

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