Better Boards https://better-boards.com/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Thu, 21 May 2026 13:14:23 +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 Better Boards https://better-boards.com/ 32 32 From Awareness to Architecture: How Boards Can Build a Geopolitical Risk System https://better-boards.com/bb-admin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bb-admin Thu, 21 May 2026 13:07:21 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8476 Once boards prioritise managing geopolitical risk, how can they successfully move from diagnosing a problem to designing a plan of action? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is once again joined by Colin Reed, Chief Intelligence Officer at Clock&Cloud, a software startup transforming how large enterprises manage geopolitical risk. Colin brings…

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]]> Boardrooms and Battlegrounds: Closing the Geopolitical Risk Gap https://better-boards.com/boardrooms-and-battlegrounds-closing-the-geopolitical-risk-gap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boardrooms-and-battlegrounds-closing-the-geopolitical-risk-gap Wed, 06 May 2026 21:11:29 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8466 Many boards treat geopolitics as background noise, leaving their companies exposed to unnecessary risk. Smart boards take a different approach, closing the gap and treating geopolitical risk with the same rigour as financial, cyber, and regulatory risks. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, is joined by Colin Reed. Colin is the…

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Unlocking the Value of Board Evaluations in Switzerland: From “Black Box” to Data-Driven Effectiveness https://better-boards.com/unlocking-the-value-of-board-evaluations-in-switzerland-from-black-box-to-data-driven-effectiveness/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unlocking-the-value-of-board-evaluations-in-switzerland-from-black-box-to-data-driven-effectiveness Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:54 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8286 Press Release – The Swiss Board Forum – February 2026 Board evaluations are increasingly recognised as a strategic necessity within Swiss corporate governance. The Swiss Code of Best Practice does not mandate a uniform approach but upholds transparency, accountability, and regular self-assessment as core elements for effective governance. Consequently, boards are expected by regulators, investors,…

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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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