The modern boardroom contains a diverse cast of characters, with differing priorities and targets. As a governance professional, you must be well equipped to help facilitate constructive debate.

There is no doubting the ramifications for business and other international and UK organisations, or the attention government is now placing on tracking the real owners of business and property in the UK.

Local authority law and practice continues to change at pace. Over many years Knowles has established itself as the authority on the law and practice of local authority meetings and decision-making.

Under Irish law, the responsibility to manage the business and affairs of a company is entrusted to its directors. This legal relationship can, in certain circumstances, expose directors to personal legal risk. In this briefing, we review a number of key UK and Irish decisions from the past year, each relevant to the potential personal liability, restriction, or disqualification of directors in Ireland.

Stacy De La O, Certified Association Executive, reflects on her experience of the inaugural Executive Board Secretary Programme and why five days of immersive learning continue to shape her thinking about governance leadership.

Of general interest to all members.

CGIUKI branches are places for members, students and non-members interested in governance to meet, learn and feel part of a governance community.

Professional rugby player and Chair of the RPA Men’s Rugby Board, Max Lahiff reflects on why governance matters to players, how it shapes decisions on welfare and sustainability, and why strengthening governance capability is essential to the future of the game.

Of interest to members in all organisations, but particularly in the corporate sector.