In this comment piece, Rebecca Paterson, Governance Lead at HEARTS Academy Trust in Essex, explores why applying for and receiving a bursary to undertake a CGI qualification improved outcomes for both her career and her trust.

Linda Ford reflects on meeting graduates and early career professionals at our Governance Discovery Day and looks ahead to a busy autumns of events in London, Kuala Lumpur, Guernsey and Manchester.

A new report reveals that an attack on the US company Hugging Face by OpenAI agents was far more serious than first thought.

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.

The Thirlwall Inquiry shows the consequences when concerns do not reach the board. As the NHS becomes more digital and expands its use of artificial intelligence, boards across every sector must consider how they will test the information on which their decisions increasingly depend.

Pam Burrows has been helping leaders and teams stress less and perform better for over 35 years, both locally and internationally. In this comment blog she explores the importance of psychological safety and well-being for governance professionals.

The first identity verification convictions mark a major shift in Companies House enforcement. They highlight that boards are responsible not only for their own compliance, but also for ensuring unverified individuals do not continue acting as directors. With key ECCTA deadlines approaching, governance professionals should treat identity verification as a board-level accountability issue and take steps now to ensure compliance.

Valentina Dotto, PhD, Senior Policy Adviser at the Chartered Governance Institute, draws on CGI's latest research and recent discussions between major technology companies and the US government to explore the growing governance challenges surrounding AI oversight, board capability and organisational responsibility.

Samira Chambas, winner of the Black Excellence in Governance Awards 2025 and Senior Assistant Company Secretary, reflects on this year's Black History Month theme, 'reclaiming narratives', exploring the importance of visibility, representation and inclusion within the governance profession.