29 January, 2019
Secret Ned: The long (long) list
FINALLY AN EXCITING task for the new non-exec, one he/she can truly contribute to: Finding a new chair. After an exhausting beauty parade of various top headhunters, one is appointed, and a detaile...
9 October, 2018
Harnessing conflict for boardroom success
Having reviewed the operations of thousands of organisations in more than 34 countries, our ongoing research indicates that organisational stewardship of boards has dropped to staggering...
5 December, 2017
Plans released for ‘shorter, sharper’ UK Corporate Governance Code
Proposals for a “shorter, sharper” UK Corporate Governance Code have been published by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC). Building on the findings from the
31 October, 2017
M&A post-crisis: the changing role of the NED
After the financial crisis of 2007–2008, mergers and acquisitions dried up. However, recent figures show that deals are back, causing a frisson in the markets. But w...
24 December, 2016
The Secret NED: Welcome, Newbies
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23 May, 2016
