Podcast Archives | Better Boards http://52.51.149.220/category/podcast/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Thu, 02 May 2024 08:11:47 +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 Podcast Archives | Better Boards http://52.51.149.220/category/podcast/ 32 32 Increasing productivity through inclusion https://better-boards.com/increasing-productivity-through-inclusion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=increasing-productivity-through-inclusion Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:03 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5780 Diversity and inclusion are not evenly distributed throughout an organisation, and the view at the board level may not correspond with reality further down. This creates missed opportunities and prevents companies from unlocking the true potential of their talent and their organisations. Often, firms can increase productivity by doing more to be truly inclusive. In…

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]]> My Experience of Working with a Board for the First Time https://better-boards.com/my-experience-of-working-with-a-board-for-the-first-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-experience-of-working-with-a-board-for-the-first-time Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:05:39 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5724 Boards can be complex structures, which can be overwhelming for a first-time CEO to navigate successfully. In this episode, we delve into the experiences of a first-time CEO. We discussed the challenges she encountered and the strategies she used to handle the intricacies of board dynamics. In this episode, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing…

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]]> How can boards convert sustainability from a wish to a winning reality? https://better-boards.com/how-can-boards-convert-sustainability-from-a-wish-to-a-winning-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-can-boards-convert-sustainability-from-a-wish-to-a-winning-reality Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:19:06 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5714 Boards have an essential role to play. When companies face increasing uncertainty, they need to lean in and embolden management to do what is right for the long-term health of the business, not just deliver short-term results. Nowhere is this more pertinent than when it comes to the topic of sustainability. In this podcast, Dr…

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]]> U.S. and U.K. – Two countries separated by common corporate governance practices? https://better-boards.com/u-s-and-u-k-two-countries-separated-by-common-corporate-governance-practices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-and-u-k-two-countries-separated-by-common-corporate-governance-practices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:15 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5564 The playwright George Bernard Shaw once noted that England and America are two countries separated by a common language. Are they also separated by common corporate governance practices? What are the key differences between the U.S. and the U.K. in their approaches to corporate governance?  How do these differences impact an independent/Non-Executive Director in their duties? In…

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]]> What do board members need to think about to avoid being sued by the climate movement? https://better-boards.com/what-do-board-members-need-to-think-about-to-avoid-being-sued-by-the-climate-movement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-board-members-need-to-think-about-to-avoid-being-sued-by-the-climate-movement Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:17 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5441 Climate change has transitioned from distant environmental concern to pressing business issue. With its impact on operations, supply chains, regulations, and stakeholder expectations, boardroom discussion has become imperative. The rhetoric between business and climate activists has hardened. Friends of the Earth in the Netherlands have sued Shell and are now in the process of suing…

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]]> Behind the closed doors of tech start-up Boards https://better-boards.com/behind-the-closed-doors-of-tech-start-up-boards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-the-closed-doors-of-tech-start-up-boards Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:48 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5425 The board is a powerful asset for tech start-ups, with board members providing access to a wide international network, industry know-how, and strong expertise in building new ventures. Yet, since the interaction takes place behind closed doors, there is a lot of uncertainty about how the CEO and director dynamics play out. How open is…

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]]> Can accounting save the world and your company? https://better-boards.com/can-accounting-save-the-world-and-your-company/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-accounting-save-the-world-and-your-company Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:22 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5414 As we recorded this podcast, the World Economic Forum convened in Davos. The Forum published its Global Risks Report, which finds that environmental risks make up half the Top 10 risks over the next ten years. Climate change remains one of the most urgent challenges confronting boards in their oversight capacity. How can boards improve…

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]]> AI – What questions do Directors need to ask? https://better-boards.com/ai-what-questions-do-directors-need-to-ask/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-what-questions-do-directors-need-to-ask Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:36:42 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5392 There is much discussion about AI, especially after the launch of Chat GPT, the first available generative AI system. There is much discussion about AI, especially after the launch of Chat GPT, the first available generative AI system. When recording this podcast, Chat GPT is about one year old. It is clear that generative AI…

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]]> Leading an Effective Board https://better-boards.com/leading-an-effective-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=leading-an-effective-board Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:54:40 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5386 What does good look like? What does good look like? What does it mean to lead an effective board? These are probably two of the questions I most often hear. We see vast differences in how Chairs and boards perform in the board evaluations we conduct. In this podcast, I, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and…

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]]> Why Story Telling is Mission Critical for Boards https://better-boards.com/why-story-telling-is-mission-critical-for-boards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-story-telling-is-mission-critical-for-boards Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:48:44 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5366 A crucial yet often overlooked aspect of board effectiveness: stories. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect of board effectiveness: stories. Imagine a world where numbers and strategies come alive, painting a vivid picture of your company’s future. When it comes to decision-making and leadership, how can compelling narratives inspire your board and drive tangible results?…

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