Boards that keep evaluating are boards that keep improving
Boards that evaluate their performance repeatedly tend to get better.
Exclusive data: Choosing the CEO is only half the job
A significant new contention on the board’s role in CEO succession has been published and deserves exploration.
by Steve PellSuccession as a key pillar of value creation
Across 155 boards in the BoardOutlook 2025 benchmark pool, approximately four in ten directors (39%) name enhancing executive talent and succession as a top priority for driving value creation over ...
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Time for boards to step up on succession
Boards have made great strides on pay in recent years. Executive remuneration is now scrutinised, modelled, linked to ...
by BoardOutlook
How you structure a remuneration system that actually makes sense
Too many Australian companies use a one size fits all executive remuneration model - that doesn't reflect the needs or ...
by Jane HemstritchHow should you measure the performance of an advisory board?
An advisory board is very different to a legal board of directors. Whilst a legal board of directors has to meet ...
by Steve Pell56 questions for the board to ask in a crisis
To help boards who are confronting a crisis, we've published this comprehensive crisis management checklist. The ...
by Steve Pell
What would your business look like if it was a technology company?
A powerful exercise for any company is to reimagine their strategy as if they were a technology company - imagine being ...
by Susan Oliver
Board reviews - Are surveys or interviews better?
When thinking about evaluating your board, there’s a range of alternatives. Most of these involve some combination of ...
by Allie Gertz
How to combat groupthink on Australian boards
Every director brings their own experience and ideas to the table. But it’s not always easy to stand behind your ...
by Diane Smith-GanderI don’t care if our project runs a little over time and over budget (as long as it delivers the benefits)
When monitoring change management or major project delivery, too many NEDs are primarily focused on the budget and ...
by Jane HemstritchLockdown lessons for more effective board meetings
When mainstream comedians write comedy sketches about Zoom that are trending on YouTube you know that COVID-19 changed ...
by Russell Yardley