Governance Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/category/esg/governance/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:33:56 +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 Governance Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/category/esg/governance/ 32 32 From Family Table to Board Table – Effective Governance in Family-Owned Businesses https://better-boards.com/from-family-table-to-board-table-effective-governance-in-family-owned-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-family-table-to-board-table-effective-governance-in-family-owned-businesses Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:11:09 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8535 Come Join the Better Boards Community
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]]> Selecting the Chair: Governance Lessons from the US and the UK https://better-boards.com/selecting-the-chair-governance-lessons-from-the-us-and-the-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=selecting-the-chair-governance-lessons-from-the-us-and-the-uk Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:42:04 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8524 Chair succession is handled differently in the US and the UK. However, both approaches have merit, and there are key principles that matter regardless of geography. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Susan Skerritt. Susan is a Non-Executive Independent Director on the boards of Citibank Europe PLC, Tanger,…

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]]> Beyond the Obvious: How to get Chair Succession Right https://better-boards.com/chair-succession-how-to-get-it-right/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chair-succession-how-to-get-it-right Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:26:02 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8517 Chair succession is a pivotal moment for boards. It presents an opportunity to reflect on the organisation’s future needs and steer it forward strategically. For this reason, organisations must proceed carefully in their Chair searches, eschewing the obvious in favour of what’s truly needed. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is…

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]]> Capital Discipline in High-Performance Enterprises: Aligning Strategy, Technology and Governance (Part 2) https://better-boards.com/capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance-part-2 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:22:10 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8444 In capital-intensive, brand-driven organisations, strategic ambition must be matched by disciplined governance. Effective governance links capital allocation to technology strategy, culture development, and measurable KPIs, so that speed and ambition balance with long-term enterprise value creation. In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of better Boards, is joined once again by Marco Mattiacci,…

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]]> Capital Discipline in High-Performance Enterprises: Aligning Strategy, Technology and Governance (Part 1) https://better-boards.com/capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=capital-discipline-in-high-performance-enterprises-aligning-strategy-technology-and-governance Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:10:02 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8315 In capital-intensive, brand-driven organisations, strategic ambition must be matched by disciplined governance. Effective governance links capital allocation to technology strategy, culture development, and measurable KPIs, so that speed and ambition balance with long-term enterprise value creation. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Marco Mattiacci. Marco is a global…

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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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> The Boardroom Awakening: Can Corporate Governance Survive the Sustainability Reckoning? https://better-boards.com/the-boardroom-awakening-can-corporate-governance-survive-the-sustainability-reckoning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-boardroom-awakening-can-corporate-governance-survive-the-sustainability-reckoning Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:42:51 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5996 The ESG narrative has become familiar but does not yet confront the challenges of a world where interest in sustainability is waning in some regions, political and economic divides are widening, and technology is reshaping the rules of the game. How can boards maintain momentum on climate and social issues when governments are focused on…

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