Better Boards https://better-boards.com/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:04:55 +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 The First Mandate is the Hardest: How to Build a Career as an Independent Director https://better-boards.com/the-first-mandate-is-the-hardest-how-to-build-a-career-as-an-independent-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-first-mandate-is-the-hardest-how-to-build-a-career-as-an-independent-director Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:04:55 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=8618 A board career as a young, independent director? It is possible, even without executive experience. Learn what works to earn appointments, how to structure a portfolio of positions, and key lessons for ongoing success. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, is joined by Katia Ciesielska. Katia is an…

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]]> 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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]]> 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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