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Professionalising Governance in Founder-Led Businesses
What to build, what to defer
Founder-led businesses that have grown organically arrive at the...

Board reviews
There’s still a lot we don’t know about what happened inside the BBC boardroom - who knew what, when, and how decisions were made. But based on what’s already clear, this is a governance failure with lessons that reach far beyond one broadcaster.
by Steve Pell
Talent and remuneration
In his three CEO roles, Norris was succeeded by an internal candidate who took the organisation to new heights. Under Norris, succession planning was central to the CEO role and the board had strong visibility of an orderly process.
by Tony Featherstone
Talent and remuneration
Let’s start with the obvious. Sporting boards look prestigious. You get your face in the paper, a car spot at the stadium, and maybe, if you’re lucky, an awkward half-time handshake with a club legend. But that’s the sugar hit. What follows is often a grind so unforgiving, so ego-sapping, and so wildly illogical that it begs the question: why would any sane, competent person sign up for this?
by Steve Pell
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What to build, what to defer
Founder-led businesses that have grown organically arrive at the...
Why the most popular idea in boardroom improvement is applied backwards.
Psychological safety has...
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The Conversation Has Moved On
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Every time...
Chair succession is one of the clearest tests of board maturity.
The readiness, the runway, the...
BoardOutlook’s global data shows that only 20% of directors say their chair provides great...
By Steve Pell
Most boards say they care about future risks. And to be fair, most directors...
By Steve Pell
There’s still a lot we don’t know about what happened inside the BBC boardroom - who...
By Tony Featherstone
Few business leaders have had as much experience with CEO succession planning...
Let’s start with the obvious. Sporting boardslookprestigious. You get your face in the paper, a...
Boards have made great strides on pay in recent years. Executive remuneration is now scrutinised,...
This is the Resolution, BoardOutlook's premier podcast, where we delve into the vital matters...
As with any profession, there are good board review consultants and those that are less effective....
Some boards allow management to spread attention too thin and focus on too many little things. The...
Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address during the American Civil War. At just 272 words...
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Your job as a director is to understand and then decide upon issues that face your organisation....
There is a huge gulf between politics and business. As someone who’s lived in both worlds it...
Strategy is not an exact science. To get it right boards and management need to be open to...
There are a large number of reasons why a CEO might be frustrated with their board. To help you...
But beyond just helping entrepreneurs, investing in startups has made me a better director. Here’s...
Working in infrastructure forces you to take a longer-term approach to business. There are lessons...
Ensuring that directors are fully engaged during board meetings is crucial for effective...
This is the Resolution, BoardOutlook's premier podcast, where we delve into the vital matters...