Our Shortlist Of The Best Books On Corporate Governance

Good board members are always open to learning more about topics relating to the governance of companies. Lifelong learning enables individuals to hone their skills and remain current to keep up with the shifting corporate landscape. In addition, it makes sense to open your eyes to opposing viewpoints and theories that you might not have […]

What Are The Key Qualities Of A Good Company Secretary?

A company secretary is “one of the key governance professionals within the organisation”, according to Deloitte. It is a role that has developed from its early iteration as the person who provided administrative support to the board of directors to a pivotal position within the company. Given the importance of the role, it is essential […]

The 7 Chairing Meetings Skills That Every Chair Should Develop

Board meetings provide a number of challenges for the chairperson. They vary from handling different personalities and ensuring everyone has a say to keeping the room energised and the directors focused. All the while, the chair has to navigate these issues and facilitate the making of good decisions that benefit the organisation. This article features […]

How to Increase Board Diversity (and Reap All the Benefits)

A diverse corporate board can bring a multitude of benefits to an organisation, and that is reflected in the increased pressure on boards to become more inclusive. Indeed, some countries have diversity quotas, with France requiring at least 40% of directors to be female, for example.  And whilst this is both welcome and long overdue, […]