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Tim PageChart your course
Read moreEffective delegation is a key part of governance frameworks and Bernadette Young in G+C magazine explains how organisations can create a diagrammatic representation of their governance processes to aid understanding and implementation.
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Tim PageGetting ahead
Read moreWith heightened shareholder expectations on ESG issues and TCFD climate-related disclosures set to be expanded to many more companies, obtaining a clear understanding of institutional investors’ evolving views and AGM voting policies and planning and implementing the targets, reporting and governance processes needed to comply with the TCFD requirements are just two of the priorities at this busy time of the year.
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Tim PageBusiness behaviour
Read moreHow can a business ensure that its code of ethics communicates expectations clearly and effectively in order to influence behaviours for the better?
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adminAiming for resilient businesses
Read moreExamining the implications for audit committees and boardrooms based on proposed government plans for audit reform and governance.
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adminIndependent board reviews: what next
Read moreFTSE 350 boards are required to carry out an external, independent board evaluation every three years, however there is nothing in place setting out how this should be carried out, or what areas should be covered. What does a “good” external board evaluation look like?
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adminThe greater good
Read moreDirectors 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?
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adminLearning from lockdown
Read moreA global pandemic means the skills and attitudes which governance professionals possess have never been in greater demand.
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adminActivist action
Read moreShareholder 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?
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adminSpeaking up
Read moreBoards need to work harder on truly listening to their employees. This should not just be about ticking a box.
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adminThe problem of short termism
Read moreGetting 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.
