When the CEO gets divorced, who else pays the price?
More marriages are expected to end following COVID-19 lockdowns, and boards should be aware of what that means for CEOs.
Incentives for a strong leadership culture
Three key pay and performance metrics can help define and influence an organization’s values.July 29, 2019 by Adam Bryant and David ReimerRelated tags: corporate leaders, culture, feedback, governance, human resources, management ideas, organization cultureIs the World Becoming Safer for Whistle-Blowers?
In recent years, a host of legal changes have afforded more protection for people who call out wrongdoing in their organizations.June 19, 2018 by Deborah UngerLiving in a World of Walls: The Backlash to Globalization
A conversation with Ian Bremmer about nationalism and populism, which will remain potent political forces — at least until some fundamental issues are addressed.May 21, 2018 by Art KleinerHow to Prevent a Faltering CEO from Damaging Your Company
Is your board missing early warning signals that the chief executive is slipping?April 5, 2018 by Ram CharanRelated tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, governance, neuroscience of power, powerUnfit for Public Purpose: The Problem with Institutions Today
A conversation with Ian Bremmer about what it will take for political and economic institutions to regain their credibility. Spoiler: It involves finding new models for solving global-scale problems.February 6, 2018 by Art KleinerRelated tags: china, fake news, global economy, global issues, governance, Internet governance, net neutrality, social responsibilityCEOs under Fire
A 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?”May 15, 2017Related tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, leaders, multinational corporations, succession planningAre CEOs less ethical than in the past?
Why more chief executives are losing their jobs after scandals and corporate misconduct. See also “CEOs under Fire.”May 15, 2017 by Per-Ola Karlsson, DeAnne Aguirre, and Kristin RiveraRelated tags: board, ceo, ceo succession, corporate leaders, ethics, governance, multinational corporations, succession planningThe Sisyphean Task of Activating Boards of Directors
Ira M. Millstein, a leading light in corporate governance for decades, makes his case…again.February 22, 2017 by Theodore KinniA Better Way to Engage Your Board on Strategy
Shaping strategy should be an ongoing team effort of the CEO and directors, not just an annual exercise.January 31, 2017 by Ken FavaroSorting through Corporate Protest Tactics
Activist groups’ ideological stance, as well as a company’s own characteristics, shape the types of strategies used to effect change.January 26, 2017 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: activist investor, consumers, corporate social responsibility, governance, integrity, recent researchA New Reality at Davos
Going into the World Economic Forum, globalization continues at a rapid pace but the social and political context is changing.January 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossStrategy and the Board
Your strategic planning process and annual off-sites may be holding your directors back.December 22, 2016 by Ken Favaros+b Trend Watch: The Aging Workforce Is Pressuring Cities
Aging populations and slower birthrates are presenting challenges to cities around the world.November 7, 2016Related tags: global expansion, global issues, global markets, governance, human resources, urbanizationFrom the Outside In
Faced with volatility, more companies are looking beyond their own ranks to find new leadership. Multimedia: Take the quiz “Are You a Likely CEO?”May 2, 2016 by DeAnne Aguirre, Per-Ola Karlsson, and Gary L. NeilsonRelated tags: activist investing, ceo, ceo success, ceo succession, diversity, governance, human resources, leaders, leadership, succession planningWhy Are There So Few Women in the C-Suite?
A new study finds that despite progress on gender equity, there seems to be an implicit quota on women holding senior positions at large companies.March 17, 2016 by Matt PalmquistBoardroom Brawlers
A new book describes how waves of shareholder activism have been altering the corporate landscape for nearly a century.March 11, 2016 by Jill PriluckThe Mindful Board
Directors facing complex corporate governance challenges can develop their capacity to think together about the implications of their decisions.January 25, 2016 by Charlotte M. Roberts and Martha W. SummervilleWhen CEO Star Power Backfires
Companies can significantly influence the media visibility of their CEO with certain kinds of press releases — but having a prominent CEO can also work to shareholders’ detriment.June 25, 2015 by Matt PalmquistThe Advantages of a Diverse Board
When it comes to corporate multiculturalism, it’s the relationship between an ethnically diverse board and its CEO that makes the biggest difference for leading firms.June 18, 2015 by Matt PalmquistThe Prescriptions of Dr. Sachs
The eminent — and controversial — economist offers a set of cures for the ills of global poverty. It’s not clear the medicine works.June 3, 2015 by David K. HurstInternational Investors Can Be a Hidden Advantage
Courting investors with expertise in foreign markets can provide companies with a crucial, but often overlooked, advantage in pulling off international M&A deals.May 21, 2015 by Matt PalmquistThe Decline of the COO
Is it time to add chief operating officers to the list of endangered species?May 4, 2015 by Gary L. NeilsonTaking an Innovative Step Forward
Conventional wisdom suggests that delays during the new product development cycle can hinder a project, or even kill it entirely. It’s time to rethink this narrow outlook.April 23, 2015 by Matt PalmquistIsn’t Every Company a Social Enterprise?
Social responsibility is no longer optional for leaders — it must be an integral part of their business.April 6, 2015 by Eric J. McNulty
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