Tag: corporate governance
GE whizz: Jack Welch’s focus on corporate culture was ahead of his time
To judge GE only on its recent performance is to vastly underrate its achievements—in particular, its strong, consistent corporate culture.
Stakeholder capitalism ‘won’t work’—but investors need to do more
London Business School/Investor Forum report backs the shareholder model, but urges investors to take responsibility for stakeholder issues.
News round-up: this week in governance
John Flint on stress; Antonio Horta-Osório steps down; FRC issues sanctions over audit work; and Netflix unveils governance changes.
BlackRock CEO letter: stakeholderism ‘is not woke’, it’s capitalism
Larry Fink declares stakeholder governance is not an “ideological agenda” but “capitalism, driven by mutually beneficial relationships”.
Steps for a smooth and successful CEO transition
A succession plan is only the start: an effective CEO transition requires clear KPIs, objective assessment and ongoing board support.
News round-up: this week in governance
Unilever’s green goals under fire; activists demand board changes; KPMG faces FRC over Carillion; State Street urges clarity on net zero.
Are UK corporate governance rules leading to market malaise?
A recent article argued the UK needs “more directors who understand risk-taking, not virtue signalling” if London is to regain its status.
US corporate governance improvements ‘slowed or stagnated’ in 2021
Report suggests crisis “fatigue” is eating away at gains made during 2020, with employee issues and ESG highlighted as concerns.
Board priorities 2022: a checklist for directors
The pandemic continues to impact agendas, but climate, data security and succession are some of the other priorities demanding board focus.
Governance 2022: multidimensional landscape brings board challenges
From ESG and climate reporting to audit reform and board diversity, governance trends for the coming year predict a packed agenda.