Blending the ‘Wisdom of the Experienced’ with the ‘Wisdom of the Next Gen.’ “Hey Paul, I’m in my early 30’s and want to sit on a board. Is this possible?” “Hi Paul, you talk a lot about intergenerational...
Read moreEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) The Institute of Directors has just conducted Dubai Global Convention 2023 with the theme “Building Future Ready Organisations”. The responsibility is to be shared equally by the...
Read morePurpose, priorities, goals and objectives can sometimes be critiqued, discussed and resulting changes communicated more quickly than the time many companies take to periodically review the strategies they employ to pursue and...
Read moreSome countries will partially or wholly disappear as sea levels rise. Others will become largely uninhabitable or cease to be viable. As coastal cities are inundated, significant proportions of the national infrastructures of...
Read moreCustomers and other stakeholders may hold a diversity of views on what is excellent and innovative and employ differing criteria for deciding what represents excellence and innovation. These can also evolve over time and as...
Read moreBoard meeting agendas and the papers that directors receive relating to them can determine how effectively they discharge their legal and other duties and responsibilities and influence the areas which they may address and...
Read moreIn addition coping with changing stakeholder requirements and priorities, technological developments, market dynamics, disruptions and crises, contemporary boards face a number of inter-related longer-term challenges. Tactical...
Read moreThe negative impacts of human activities upon the environment and their social consequences have reached such levels that there is a scientific consensus that certain consequences need to be addressed by collective action at...
Read moreBoards should carry out formal and rigorous annual evaluations of their own performance and that of their committees and individual members. Such reviews are sometimes quickly undertaken to satisfy a governance requirement...
Read moreWhat should one consider when assessing candidates for a board appointment or when contemplating an initial or further directorship? What questions should nomination committees and potential appointees ask? What areas should they...
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