Tag: Winter 2017

How boards can use technology to retain a competitive edge
Knowledge and skills in the boardroom must evolve with the risks and opportunities presented by technology—as well as its associated data—if companies are to remain competitive.

Inside the minds of ‘athletic’ leaders
CEOs who can turn turmoil into triumph have many personality traits in common with world-class athletes.

Whistleblowing: the problem with speaking out
According to research, most whistleblowers raise the alarm by first approaching their boss or senior managers. However, if they then turn to regulators, it’s a clear sign that management has failed to listen.

The promises and limitations of institutional investors
Policymakers believe that investment institutions can be persuaded to take a greater role in corporate governance. But do they really possess the willingness and capacity to embrace their stewardship role?

Time for a governance rethink: enforced compliance or not?
Have current codes of practice significantly improved corporate governance around the world? If not, then it may be time to review the case for enforced compliance.

Stepping up supply chain protection
Boards must pay heed to labour abuses in their supply chains by ensuring strong risk management and building stable relationships—or face the many damaging consequences.

Ethical turn: the welcome marriage of risk management and ethics
Amoral risk management is no longer welcome, so risk managers are “flirting” with ethics. The relationship may be tumultuous, but it could be a huge and healthy step forward, writes Anette Mikes.

View from the chair: Philip Aiken—Balfour Beatty & Aveva
Philip Aiken, chairman of Balfour Beatty and Aveva, spends much time visiting his overseas operations—it’s the best way to get first-hand feedback, he says.

Core strengths: Katharina Latif, Allianz
Katharina Latif of insurance giant Allianz explains how her climate and sustainability team transitioned from the firm’s fringes to its strategic centre—and what its next steps will be.

Board gender diversity requires a diversity of attitude
A spotlight has shone on showbusiness since the beginning of the #metoo campaign, but how can women feel empowered and make a difference in boardrooms?