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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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Why good directors make bad decisions
Beyond bad luck there’s also a number of reasons why bad decisions happen. Here’s the five most common reasons why I ...
by Russell Yardley
Things to consider in finding the right line between board and management
Most directors and executives are very clear that there is a boundary between matters for the board and matters for ...
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Questions for a new chair to consider (the 90 day checklist)
To help Directors who are considering – or newly elected to – the Board Chair, we’ve published this comprehensive ...
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Questions for a new Audit Committee Chair to consider
To help directors who are stepping up to chair the audit committee, we’ve published this comprehensive checklist to ...
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Why every director must watch Zero Days
Zero Days is a documentary about Stuxnet, which is a worm designed specifically to target industrial control systems. ...
by Diane Smith-Gander
Questions to help you consider if you have the right directors on your board
Board composition is a complex topic and there is no ‘magic formula’ for getting it right. To help you consider your ...
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Questions for management to improve the relationship with a difficult board
Some boards are difficult to deal with. As an executive, you don’t get to choose your board members and you may need to ...
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Questions for a new Remuneration Committee Chair to consider
To help directors who are stepping up to chair the Remuneration committee, we’ve published this comprehensive checklist ...
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Why it's ok to say the business case for gender equity is bullshit
It’s okay to say the business case for gender equity is bullshit. Actually, I encourage it. Nodding along – being ...
by Diane Smith-Gander