Apr 03, 2023
Blending the ‘Wisdom of the Experienced’ with the ‘Wisdom of the Next Gen.’ “Hey Paul, I’m in my early 30’s and want to sit on a board. Is this possible?” “Hi Paul, you talk a lot about intergenerational...
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Apr 03, 2023
Introduction Digital disruption and transformation are reshaping the business landscape, making it more important than ever for companies to have a board of directors with the right skills. In this article, we will explore the...
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Mar 06, 2023
Different stakeholders can have varying views and expectations of business in general, markets and the capitalist system, and also of individual companies and their boards. Views of some enterprises may also differ from those of...
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Jan 04, 2023
The start of a new calendar year can be a time for review, reflection, re-thinking, renewal and resolutions. For directors, these activities should involve more than defensive reactions to contemporary difficulties and short-term...
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Jan 01, 2023
The ‘World Economic Order’ has three relatively novel characteristics: first, it has been subject to huge shocks; second, it has seen the emergence of great power conflict; and, third, it is being transformed by a...
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Jan 01, 2023
Boards with members that are more dynamic, diverse, independent, international, and not overcommitted are able to equip the companies they oversee with more resilience to navigate times that are a-changing. A summary of...
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Jan 01, 2023
Finding opportunity and evaluating risk is a leadership team effort that requires sufficient hard work and input from both management and the board members. As of mid-December 2022, inflation continued to make headlines...
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Dec 21, 2022
Corporate boards vary greatly in the extent to which they could be said to be effective and responsible, create positive value for a company’s stakeholders and wider society, impact upon the environment and contribute to...
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Dec 02, 2022
This year in November 2022, at meeting in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, leaders and their organisations and private sector companies demonstrated an eagerness to move beyond goals and commitments to action and impact, despite current challenges.
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Dec 02, 2022
As it transpires, answering the effectiveness and organisational performance questions is simple. That is to say, high-performance requires a great “Culture” and the presence of “Synergy, Trust and Confidence” within and between the board and executive.
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