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 ...
by Steve PellLatest thinking
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AI in the Boardroom – Key Learnings from the GDC March 17th Roundtable
From Awareness to Governance Advantage Global Directors Council Roundtable – Virtual Co-hosted with Devyani P. ...
by Devyani P. Vaishampayan
The 9% Problem: Why Boards Leave Chair Succession Too Late
Chair succession is one of the clearest tests of board maturity.
by Steve Pell
The Feedback Gap: How 80% of Directors Are Flying Blind
BoardOutlook’s global data shows that only 20% of directors say their chair provides great individual feedback.
by Steve Pell
Unknown risks aren’t an excuse
Most boards say they care about future risks. And to be fair, most directors genuinely do. They didn’t join boards to ...
by Steve Pell
Beyond the BBC’s crisis: How governance failures can lead to better boards
There’s still a lot we don’t know about what happened inside the BBC boardroom - who knew what, when, and how decisions ...
by Steve Pell
From fog to focus: How boards get a clearer view of organisation talent
Few business leaders have had as much experience with CEO succession planning as Sir Ralph Norris FAICD.
by Tony Featherstone
Why Would Anyone Be a Director of a Football Club?
Let’s start with the obvious. Sporting boards look prestigious. You get your face in the paper, a car spot at the ...
by Steve Pell
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
Steering the Ship: The Critical Role of CEO Performance Reviews
Global CEO turnover was at an all-time high in 2023. While there are many contributing factors to this, one of the ...
by BoardOutlook