Board Performance Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/category/board-performance/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:21:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://better-boards.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-BB-favicon-32x32.png Board Performance Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/category/board-performance/ 32 32 Structure Your Board Portfolio Career Across 
The Different Life Cycles of Organisations https://better-boards.com/structure-your-board-portfolio-career-across-the-different-life-cycles-of-organisations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=structure-your-board-portfolio-career-across-the-different-life-cycles-of-organisations Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:09:28 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8456 Beyond listed corporations, there is a vibrant world of start-ups, scale-ups, and organisations at the pre-IPO stage. What does it take to add value to these Boards, and how does the work differ from that of a listed organisation? Most importantly, how can working with these companies shape a Board portfolio career? In this podcast,…

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]]> The Spirit of the Code: Making Comply or Explain Work in Practice https://better-boards.com/the-spirit-of-the-code-making-comply-or-explain-work-in-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-spirit-of-the-code-making-comply-or-explain-work-in-practice Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:15:11 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8326 Comply or Explain is sometimes treated as a procedural exercise. However, the true purpose is to encourage thoughtful decisions, support accountability, and promote open communication with stakeholders. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Kelvin Ernest, a governance professional with extensive experience navigating evolving regulatory expectations and corporate reporting…

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]]> Board evaluation results – Insights from an analysis of FTSE350 annual reports https://better-boards.com/board-evaluation-results-insights-from-an-analysis-of-ftse350-annual-reports/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-evaluation-results-insights-from-an-analysis-of-ftse350-annual-reports Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:20:41 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8208 The UK is famous for its rigorous governance code and almost universal adoption of regular board evaluations. Yet, in examining the outcome of board reviews, a strange pattern emerges. As new research from AvS Advisors reveals, British boards are excellent at some things and surprisingly neglectful of others. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder…

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]]> The Route to the Top – How to become a Company Secretary? https://better-boards.com/the-route-to-the-top-how-to-become-a-company-secretary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-route-to-the-top-how-to-become-a-company-secretary Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:48:26 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8185 Company Secretary is an increasingly competitive profession. It takes a unique blend of skills and experiences to secure a senior position. Those interested will appreciate knowing what abilities to prioritise throughout a career and how to approach balancing behavioural, technical, and influencing skills. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined…

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]]> The Board’s Playbook for Modern Technology Oversight https://better-boards.com/the-boards-playbook-for-modern-technology-oversight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-boards-playbook-for-modern-technology-oversight Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:33:58 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8124 Theory is one thing, but how can boards make cyber governance and broader technology oversight work in practice? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Susanne Alfs. Susanne is a Non-Executive Director and Senior Technology Executive specialising in cyber governance and board-level technology oversight. Bringing both the NED lens…

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]]> Family Businesses and the War for Talent https://better-boards.com/family-businesses-and-the-war-for-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-businesses-and-the-war-for-talent Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:38 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7881 Family businesses represent a significant majority of the European, Asian and US landscape. Yet so much that we focus on in business, governance, and search is designed for corporates. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner at Better Boards, is joined by Andreas von Specht. Andreas von Specht is a family shareholder…

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]]> Board Governance Considerations in Private Market Investments https://better-boards.com/board-governance-considerations-in-private-market-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-governance-considerations-in-private-market-investments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:15:18 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7823 Private equity, private debt – private markets are absolutely the flavour of the day. Yet, despite the headlines and eye-catching numbers, very little discussion is taking place about governance in this context. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Dr Eelco Fiole. He has more than 30 years of…

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]]> Managing Risks in Highly Regulated Industries https://better-boards.com/managing-risks-in-highly-regulated-industries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=managing-risks-in-highly-regulated-industries Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:24:01 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7803 The breadth, depth, and frequency of risks have increased tremendously. Serving on risk committees is particularly challenging at present, making it important to take a fresh look at the risk, risk mitigation, regulatory scrutiny, and stakeholder complexities the risk committee must balance. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by…

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]]> It’s Not If – It’s When: The Role of Boards in the Cyber-Risk Age https://better-boards.com/its-not-if-its-when-the-role-of-boards-in-the-cyber-risk-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=its-not-if-its-when-the-role-of-boards-in-the-cyber-risk-age Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:25:30 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7773 Cybersecurity is a core business risk that can impact the entire organisation. Boards must understand how cyber threats impact financial performance, reputation, and regulatory obligations. Boards must also build awareness of their organisation’s cyber security posture, protection measures, and incident response protocols. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner at Better Boards,…

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]]> Governance Experts as Non-Executive Directors: A perfect fit? https://better-boards.com/governance-experts-as-non-executive-directors-a-perfect-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=governance-experts-as-non-executive-directors-a-perfect-fit Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:52:04 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=7359 Governance experts and Company Secretaries are a prime but often overlooked pool of talent available as high-quality Non-Executive Directors. Yet why, exactly, do they work so well on Boards? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Lyn Colloff, a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute with 40 years’ experience…

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