Closing the gap: Helping UK boards to embed ESG in strategy. Watch this webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss ESG maturity, and the ways in which directors and boards can embed ESG in the strategy and operations of their organisations.

Board packs are too backward-looking, internally focused and time-consuming to produce, according to research by ICSA: The Governance Institute.

In the second part of their global INSEAD report on successful board chairs, Stanislav Shekshnia and Veronika Zagieva compare factors such as culture, shareholder and executive relationships, and meeting preparation.

A study by INSEAD of successful board chairs across countries shows how they engage, enable and encourage boards. Stanislav Shekshnia and Veronika Zagieva report on the results.

To promote ethical behaviour, companies should emphasise community, not just consequences.

Harmonious boards may not be the most effective. Eelke Heemskerk explores why the right kind of conflict can improve your board performance.