- Three commitments to help companies promote diversity, equity, and inclusion — and resist the status quo.
Boycotts unsettle boards
November 13, 2020 by Matt PalmquistA director’s beliefs can prompt his or her departure when the company finds itself targeted by the public.In a crisis, companies must know their purpose
April 10, 2020 by Sally Blount and Paul LeinwandBoards must drive the effort to answer a fundamental question: Why does our organization exist?Taking a closer look at female board appointments
November 14, 2019 by Matt PalmquistFirms facing pressure to add women to the board tend to increase the number of seats, not replace incumbent men — which dilutes the female directors’ power.Difficult, uncomfortable, and courageous conversations
September 13, 2019 by Timothy F. Ryan, John W. Rogers Jr., and Efraim GrinbergAt the 2019 meeting of CEO Action, chief executives talk about the challenge of fostering diversity and inclusion in their companies and industries.Related tags: board, ceo, difficult conversations, diversity, ethnic bias, gender, inclusion, Inside the Mind of the CEO, racial bias, women executivesFocus on corporate culture to prevent the next scandal
March 5, 2019 by Peter MontagnonFor boards, understanding and shaping the forces that drive behavior should move to center stage.Closing the Awareness Gap in Technology Projects
November 29, 2018 by Daryl Walcroft and Robert DeNardoEven the best digital fixes sometimes fail, but focusing on nontechnical factors can ensure your investment pays off.Related tags: big data, board, digital strategy, operations strategy, strategic planning, technology, transformationIt’s Time to Vote Majority Rule Off the Company Board
October 24, 2018 by Randall S. PetersonListen to the specialists on your board and adopt “qualified consensus” for decision making.How to Prevent a Faltering CEO from Damaging Your Company
April 5, 2018 by Ram CharanIs your board missing early warning signals that the chief executive is slipping?Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, governance, neuroscience of power, powerHow leaders and their teams can stop executive hubris
November 29, 2017 by Jonathan Mackey and Sharon ToyeBuilding a culture of critical thinking and humility can spare companies from the ravages of excessive CEO confidence.Related tags: board, ceo, change management, coaching, culture, decision making, leadership, management, personal developmentIs diversity in the boardroom reversing?
June 21, 2017 by Laura W. GellerA new study on gender and ethnic diversity in corporate governance sets off alarms.CEOs under Fire
May 15, 2017A graphic showing why more chief executives are being ousted for ethical lapses, and some tips on how to prevent missteps. For more insight, read “Are CEOs Less Ethical Than in the Past?”Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, leaders, multinational corporations, succession planningAre CEOs less ethical than in the past?
May 15, 2017 by Per-Ola Karlsson, DeAnne Aguirre, and Kristin RiveraWhy more chief executives are losing their jobs after scandals and corporate misconduct. See also “CEOs under Fire.”Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, multinational corporations, succession planningStrategy Talk: How Do I Build a Strong Pipeline of Future Leaders?
April 12, 2017 by Ken FavaroThe next generation of management needs to build its strategic acumen through real-world practice.Related tags: board, ceo succession, corporate leaders, leadership, strategy talk, succession planningThe Sisyphean Task of Activating Boards of Directors
February 22, 2017 by Theodore KinniIra M. Millstein, a leading light in corporate governance for decades, makes his case…again.s+b Trend Watch: Female Board Members on the Rise
February 14, 2017The number of women on corporate boards is increasing — and these directors value diversity in the workforce.A Better Way to Engage Your Board on Strategy
January 31, 2017 by Ken FavaroShaping strategy should be an ongoing team effort of the CEO and directors, not just an annual exercise.Strategy and the Board
December 22, 2016 by Ken FavaroYour strategic planning process and annual off-sites may be holding your directors back.The Line between Confidence and Hubris
November 21, 2016 by Tim LaseterYou can identify early signs of failure or success from a prospective CEO’s behavior.Far-Flung Shareholder Meetings May Be a Red Flag
September 8, 2016 by Matt PalmquistWhen a company chooses to hold its shareholder meeting in a distant location or at an odd time, executives might be trying to avoid revealing bad news.Bringing Tech Insight to Corporate Boards
April 27, 2016 by Paula LoopToday’s rapidly changing technology environment often has boards scrambling to keep up. The best way to do so lies in recruiting more digital expertise while improving the quality of conversations.Your Next Board Member Should Be a Geek
April 11, 2016 by Chunka Mui, Toby Redshaw, and Olof PrippWhy companies need directors with technological expertise.Related tags: board, technologyThe Mindful Board
January 25, 2016 by Charlotte M. Roberts and Martha W. SummervilleDirectors facing complex corporate governance challenges can develop their capacity to think together about the implications of their decisions.What Makes a Company More Likely to Protect LGBT Rights?
August 13, 2015 by Matt PalmquistAttracting new employees and doing right by its current workforce aren’t the only factors that lead a company to adopt LGBT-friendly HR policies.20/20 Foresight
August 3, 2015 by Ram CharanMany business leaders need to improve their perceptual acuity. Here’s how you can develop the ability to look around corners — and become a catalyst for change.
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