Directors are in a key position to wisely influence the motivations of their colleagues. How can boards create the right environment for a high performing business?
Governance failures at organisations that were previously seen as highly effective businesses always generate headlines. What lessons can be learnt from these recent governance scandals?
The treatment of whistleblowers has been called into question. Is there enough protection for those willing to stick their heads above the corporate parapet to raise concerns about unsafe or illegal practices?
Shareholder activism is on the rise in the UK. What role does the company secretary have in ensuring the board understand and address the relevant concerns of the activist investor?
Getting the balance between long term performance and short term results can be a minefield for boards and shareholders. Having an effective shareholder engagement strategy will help companies navigate through this.