Succession 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 ...
The average graduate gets better feedback than the average CEO
The average graduate gets better feedback than the average CEO. Over the past decade I have put that contention to hundreds of executives and non-executive directors. The reaction is almost always ...
by Steve PellProfessionalising Governance in Founder-Led Businesses
What to build, what to defer Founder-led businesses that have grown organically arrive at the question of governance late, and usually under external pressure. A new investor wants a board. A ...
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Essential Skills of Directors in the Boardroom
In the boardroom, there are a number of essential skills of directors that can be the difference between an effective ...
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Maximising Board Performance: The Vital Role of Board Evaluations
A board evaluation is an exercise every board should conduct at least once a year. Not only does it hold the board of ...
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What to Include in a Board Evaluation Questionnaire
A board evaluation is a vital process that every board should conduct annually. Not only does it hold all directors ...
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What Makes an Effective Board of Directors?
In the ever-changing world of business, an organisation’s success often lies in cultivating an effective board of ...
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Working with Board Evaluation Consultants: How to Enrich the Process
In today’s dynamic business environment, corporate governance plays a critical role in steering organisations towards ...
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Nurturing Collaboration: The Board and Management Relationship
A harmonious and effective relationship between the board of directors and management is fundamental for successful ...
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Taking Your Board Effectiveness Review from Insight to Action
In the dynamic landscape of corporate governance, ensuring your board is operating at peak performance is a critical ...
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Getting the Best out of Board Reviews in Multi-Board Entities: Overcoming Challenges with Technology
Board reviews serve as an indispensable tool for assessing the performance and functionality of the board of directors ...
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Demystifying CEO Succession Planning
Global CEO turnover is at an all-time high. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world saw historically low CEO turnover ...
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