Tag: risk management

Cybersecurity needs a seat on the board
A cyber-attack on your organisation is guaranteed, so it’s time to think ‘when’, not ‘if’, and be prepared from the top down.

Brian Stafford: ‘What organisations want is stability’
A focus on sustainability is a constant in the face of rapidly emerging corporate priorities, explains Diligent’s chief executive.

How to navigate climate risks to create value
The board has a pivotal role in steering a company through climate change, with resilience, innovation and long-term value to play for.

The role of executive-search firms in unlocking boardroom excellence
Networking continues to be a key route to non-executive board roles, but there are other avenues well worth exploring.

3 things to consider with M&As
Cultural alignment that leads to a successful and lasting partnership requires an early focus on the differences between people.

10 ways to prepare for a board career
Strategic planning and some careful groundwork will help pave your pathway to a seat at the boardroom table.

4 ways to make ethics training memorable
It’s a serious business to bring your company’s ethics and compliance up to speed—but delivering playful learning pays dividends.

AI is about governance, not tech
The potential of artificial intelligence is huge, as are the pitfalls. Here’s how to get to grips with the governance required.

Alison Taylor: ‘Business can do the right thing’
Taylor is optimistic that better leadership can enable purpose and sustainability to go beyond tackling reputational and regulatory risk.

Regulator updates UK governance code
Reporting on internal controls is a key feature of the scaled-down 2024 update, as is the principle of ‘comply or explain’.