Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction Are we taking AI seriously enough in considering its impact on corporate governance? It would be easy to miss the additional question which has appeared at the end of the current Corporate Governance Code (the Code) consultation. Where did it come from and who is thinking about it? As a reminder, the question is: […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction Board directors play a critical role in overseeing the strategic direction and overall performance of a company. Traditionally, these directors have been seen as stewards of shareholder interests, high-level decision makers and providing guidance to top c-suite executives. However, as businesses evolve in today’s rapidly changing landscape, questions arise regarding the proximity of board
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Introduction On Saturday 27th May 2023 Luton Town Football Club defeated Coventry City 6-5 on penalties to win the Sky Bet Championship play-off final to reach the promised land of the Premier League. But just how did a club on the brink of liquidation in 2008 and operating on a limited budget manage to turn
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Incorporation is the process of a business registering as limited company. This means the company becomes its own legal entity with a separate identity to those who own or run it. The process of setting up a new company can be a daunting prospect, especially if this is the first time you have needed to
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Social Contract – an agreement, governing the behaviour of individuals and organisations. In our view the governance framework is the Board’s social contract with its stakeholders and is an articulation of accountability, purpose, culture and operational effectiveness. Executive Summary: Effective communication is the key to good governance Stakeholders are those who are likely to be
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Reading Time: 5 minutes Boardroom decisions can have broad ramifications, affecting shareholders, stakeholders, local communities, and wider society. To ensure effective decision-making, directors need to be mindful of their physical and mental health, and emotional capabilities. Directors of most companies require a range of experiences, including knowledge of accountancy, law and governance practices. While technical skills and professional qualifications
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The role of non-executive directors (NEDs) has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, with some questioning whether they are worth the money they are paid. Critics argue that NEDs are often chosen for their connections rather than their expertise, and that they may not be sufficiently engaged with the organisation’s operations to provide meaningful
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Many of us have been shocked at the “sexist macho culture” exposed in Boris Johnson’s Government by the Covid Inquiry. I am proud of the way that the corporate world has cleaned up its act and that those types of environments are now rarely seen in the boardroom, but I suspect there is more to
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