Insights Archives | Better Boards http://52.51.149.220/category/insights/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:48:52 +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 Insights Archives | Better Boards http://52.51.149.220/category/insights/ 32 32 Beyond Governance: Understanding Human Performance in the Boardroom https://better-boards.com/beyond-governance-understanding-human-performance-in-the-boardroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-governance-understanding-human-performance-in-the-boardroom Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:51:50 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8607 Is understanding the human performance of boards the missing dimension in board effectiveness? Drawing on insights from human factors research, this podcast discusses how communication, leadership, authority, cognitive bias, and group dynamics influence the quality of board decisions, and what directors can do differently. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is…

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]]> The Cold Handshake: Why Boards and Management Do Not Connect on Cyber https://better-boards.com/the-cold-handshake-why-boards-and-management-do-not-connect-on-cyber/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cold-handshake-why-boards-and-management-do-not-connect-on-cyber Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:58:57 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8602 Cybersecurity is a top risk for organisations, yet many boards feel poorly informed. At the same time, executive teams feel they are reporting into a void. The reasons behind this ongoing disconnect bear close examination. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, is joined by Dr Maya Bundt. Maya…

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]]> When Experience Isn’t Enough: Governing in a World Without Precedent https://better-boards.com/when-experience-isnt-enough-governing-in-a-world-without-precedent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-experience-isnt-enough-governing-in-a-world-without-precedent Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:25:38 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8593 Come Join the Better Boards Community
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]]> The Leadership Blind Spot in the Boardroom https://better-boards.com/the-leadership-blind-spot-in-the-boardroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-leadership-blind-spot-in-the-boardroom Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:26:22 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8548 Come Join the Better Boards Community
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]]> 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 While we often think in terms of large, listed corporations, family firms account for some 70% of global GDP and 60% of global employment. They are key drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term value creation, and effective governance of family firms warrants serious attention. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is…

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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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]]> Beyond Minutes: Reimagining the Board Secretary in the Age of AI https://better-boards.com/beyond-minutes-reimagining-the-board-secretary-in-the-age-of-ai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-minutes-reimagining-the-board-secretary-in-the-age-of-ai Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:23:18 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=6459 Is the board secretary of today prepared for the boardroom of tomorrow? In this episode of The Better Boards podcast series, hosted by Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Moya Heyhurst returns to explore how artificial intelligence is not just changing how company secretaries work—it’s challenging them to reimagine their purpose altogether. Moya is a fellow of the…

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]]> Can AI make better business decisions? https://better-boards.com/can-ai-make-better-business-decisions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-ai-make-better-business-decisions Wed, 14 May 2025 16:15:35 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=6445 Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how decisions are made—but are boards ready? In this episode of the Better Boards Podcast, Professor Katja Langenbucher provides an unflinching look at why boards must confront their hesitation and integrate AI into their decision-making processes. Drawing from legal expertise and real-world board experience, Katja explains how AI is already…

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]]> Mastering the Company Secretariat https://better-boards.com/mastering-the-company-secretariat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mastering-the-company-secretariat Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:25:42 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5819 Managing an ever-growing agenda, Company Secretaries today face a plethora of issues that can pull their focus in countless directions. It’s truly challenging to work effectively with the board and keep on top of the ever-changing economic, technological, and regulatory landscape. So, how can Company Secretaries maintain clarity and focus amidst their expanding responsibilities? In…

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