This year in November 2022, at meeting in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, leaders and their organisations and private sector companies demonstrated an eagerness to move beyond goals and commitments to action and impact, despite current challenges.
Read moreAs it transpires, answering the effectiveness and organisational performance questions is simple. That is to say, high-performance requires a great “Culture” and the presence of “Synergy, Trust and Confidence” within and between the board and executive.
Read moreWe are at the tipping point for some of humanity's most pressing issues, from global food scarcity to extreme climate change, to workplace diversity. Our issues are mounting. At the same time, public trust in institutions and organizations is waning.
Read moreThe authority, influence and power that a board is able to exert can depend upon factors beyond applicable laws, regulations, listing requirements, license conditions and contracts. More experienced directors may better...
Read moreWith the privileges of limited liability for companies come certain obligations for their directors. These duties need to be addressed in addition to the responsibilities executive directors may have as managers leading business...
Read moreBy- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Mr. Kai Taraporevala Prof. Massimo Massa Prof. Ludo Van der Heyden
Oct 06, 2022
In more than 20 years of teaching corporate governance, major surprises regularly surfaced when discussing the foundations of corporate capitalism with our students.
Read moreIndependent directors are increasingly being seen as critical to effective corporate governance as they act as the gateway to safeguard overall stakeholders' interest.
Read moreIs a board composed entirely of independent directors superior to a board with only insiders? Can we identify an optimal board structure that works for every company and in every circumstance? Over the past years, governance experts have attempted to answer these questions, often unsuccessfully.
Read moreIndependent Directors (IDs) continue to be seen by academics, regulators and investors as cornerstones of modern corporate governance. In the UK, US and most other developed countries codes of corporate governance mandate that a majority of board directors – including the chairman of the board are deemed independent.
Read moreSome countries will partially or wholly disappear as sea levels rise. Others will become largely uninhabitable or cease to be viable. As coastal cities are inundated, significant proportions of the national infrastructures of...
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