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How do you design the composition of your board?
18 November 2024
Loretto Leavy and Ruth Sealy from the University of Exeter Business School have been conducting research to understand better behavioural dynamics on boards and how behavioural dynamics processes can drive positive change. This article highlights how to design the composition of your board. Read more
A new Era for Corporate Governance in the UK
12 November 2024
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marks a significant milestone in the UK’s efforts to combat economic crime and enhance corporate transparency. Read more
When should companies voice their views on environmental, social and political issues?
12 November 2024
Should companies speak out about difficult social, political or environmental topics? If so, when? What does it mean for a company to ‘take a stand’?. Read more
Charity trustees: What can we learn from Naomi Campbell?
05 November 2024
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee for five years, after an investigation found evidence of financial mismanagement and poor governance at a charity she founded. Read more
Budget October 2024
30 October 2024
The first labour budget for fourteen years, and first ever by a female chancellor, delivered few surprises as the tone and much of the content had been shared through statements and media outlets in advance. Read more
Book review : Strategic Reputation Management
30 October 2024
A book review by Daniel Valentine, Head of Communications at The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. Read more
