Tag: communications
How to beat short selling activism
What would you do if your company was targeted by short-selling activist investors? Communication is vital to prevent reputational damage.
Disaster or disruption? Crisis management requires clear definitions
Identifying and categorising crises, and developing a methodology to deal with them, can help boards to prepare for worst case scenarios.
News round-up: this week in governance
CEOs embrace podcasts; Blanc hits back over sexism; ESG proposals need ‘new momentum’; good looks? check the books; CEO pay defies crises.
Investor interference: how should your board respond?
You must resist telling investors to stop interfering, however tempting—your board does not want to gain a reputation for hostility.
Language used in financial press releases ‘reveals M&A prospects’
Study finds that sentiments expressed in press statements by a target firm can be a good indicator of how well a takeover bid will go.
Implementing strategic change at a time of uncertainty
Companies are navigating one of the most unpredictable periods in modern history. Strategic change at these times is a challenging endeavour.
Will your next annual report come with installation instructions?
The FRC has been considering what cutting-edge corporate reporting looks like—and it involves virtual and augmented reality.
Leadership in wicked times
Wicked problems involve complex dynamics and are seemingly impossible to solve effectively. They require new leadership approaches.
Corporate disclosures and investor relations ‘impaired by Covid-19’
A recent event hosted by Mazars brought together audit committee chairs and investors to explore their experience of coping with the impact of Covid-19.
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.