UK Governance Articles

Obtain insight on a range of issues related to best practice in board governance; with content written and curated by the senior global team at Integrity Governance who have many years’ experience in making boards more effective.

The content provided by the consultants, led by Founder and Managing Partner John Harte – a sought after speaker and thought leader on board effectiveness, practical governance and business disruption – will provide food for thought for all those committed to delivering boards that add value.

In this section there’s a wealth of topical articles and reports featuring advice and tips on how boards can improve their decision making and be fit for the future, along with industry-related news.

What challenges can boards expect to face in 2021 and how can they overcome them?

May 18th
What challenges will boards face in 2021? This article first appeared in the EconoTimes Despite the vaccine programme being well under…
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Panel discussion: Governance, Communication & Strategy For Family Firms

April 30th
Panel discussion: Governance, Communication & Strategy For Family Firms John Harte, Integrity Governance’s managing partner was recently part of a fantastic panel discussion with UK based organisation…
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At a time of great upheaval how can the CEO be effectively supported by the board?

April 26th
John Harte, the Managing Partner at Integrity Governance, has just been published in the UK’s leading business magazine – Business Matters. John goes on to discuss how during a period…
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What five factors will enable boards to be effective in the COVID era?

March 3rd
The fallout from the COVID health and economic crisis demands high-performing boards. In these turbulent times boards are under pressure as never before, as they try to juggle future direction…
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Why leaders need emotional intelligence in a virtual world

February 19th
By John Harte, Managing Partner of Integrity Governance Leaders pre-pandemic would be told to “walk the floor” and “read the room”, to be seen, available and accessible to…
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Five ways to manage the board in a time of crisis

February 11th
The pandemic has seen boards re-write business plans, challenge assumptions, change views on risk, rewards and opportunities. They have had to, as they arguably face the worst global economic…
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Nine points for boards to consider as they navigate a COVID-19 world

January 6th
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed our understanding of the type of business risks faced by boards. The impact of a health crisis that could lead to a…
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What makes a good board director?

June 18th
At the start of 2020, director duties and responsibilities are more onerous than ever. Following reports from the various Australian Royal Commissions over the last two years there…
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What makes a good Board Chair?

May 4th
A good Board Chair understands they are a facilitator to achieve the best outcomes rather than a “commander”.   They listen more than they speak,…
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