CEOs are under immense pressure to lead, manage and deliver all-important growth in the current climate. As a result, it’s vital that boards work closely with and support the CEO…

Dear Sir, As a CBI member it’s sad to observe the current turmoil caused by poor leadership and a toxic culture at the organisation (“CBI fights for its reputation as…

How the role of the chairman is evolving The world remains a volatile place in 2023, as businesses emerge from the COVID era, contend with the impact of geopolitical uncertainty,…

Why effective governance is critical in a recession It is widely expected that there will be a global economic downturn over the next 12 months, with western countries, particularly those…

When should your organisation conduct a Board Review? Boards of organisations must wrestle with the important decision regarding how often they should conduct reviews to assess their performance. While boards…

How the board of directors should support the CEO in 2023 The economic headwinds of spiralling energy costs, high inflation and increased interest rates will probably lead to a recession…

How to be an effective chairperson during uncertain times Volatility and uncertainty remain as the world emerges from the Covid emergency, with the war in Ukraine, disruption of supply and…

Many boards have been operating in emergency mode during the pandemic, and now they are facing yet another crisis with the conflict in Ukraine. Not only is the situation in…

Corporate Governance for Family Firms Family-owned businesses create substantial wealth, employment and opportunity in the communities they operate in. While many have decades, sometimes hundreds of years of successful operating…

The evolving role of the company secretary This article first appeared in the National Housing Association UK. Company secretaries within housing associations,…