Governance Archives | Better Boards https://better-boards.com/tag/governance/ Board Evaluations for Better Boards Fri, 02 May 2025 09:51:20 +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/tag/governance/ 32 32 Insights into the German Corporate Governance Debate – learnings, changes and Implications for Directors https://better-boards.com/insights-into-the-german-corporate-governance-debate-learnings-changes-and-implications-for-directors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insights-into-the-german-corporate-governance-debate-learnings-changes-and-implications-for-directors Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:11:54 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5926 Every country has its fair share of corporate failures. Afterwards, It is easy to point towards governance. Reflection and learning are essential. In this podcast, you hear from someone with a critical governance role In Germany. You hear about the issues discussed and gain insights into the perspectives of someone who hears daily from all…

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]]> Is Diversity, Equity & Inclusion bad for business? https://better-boards.com/is-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-bad-for-business/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-bad-for-business Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:58:00 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5915 Recently, there has been a surge on social media stating that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are bad for business. Some of the world’s largest firms have also significantly reduced their investment in diversity and inclusion. But what does this mean for boards that do believe diversity and inclusion are good for business? Should they…

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]]> Mastering Internal Board Evaluation https://better-boards.com/mastering-internal-board-evaluation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mastering-internal-board-evaluation Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:33:46 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5904 Corporate Governance Codes worldwide state that an internal board evaluation shall be conducted in years one and two after a fully facilitated external evaluation. It is one of those tasks on a Company Secretariat’s calendar that has to be done. But how? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards,…

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]]> How to get creativity and innovation into the boardroom https://better-boards.com/how-to-get-creativity-and-innovation-into-the-boardroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-creativity-and-innovation-into-the-boardroom Wed, 17 Jul 2024 17:51:31 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5892 Many Directors have positive intentions to leverage the experiences gained throughout their careers, support executives, and discuss the big picture in the boardroom. But many become quickly disillusioned, stuck in detail, ticking off boxes and agenda items rather than supporting executives and helping the organisation to make a real mark. So, what can Directors do…

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]]> AI and Advanced Analytics – delivering value for Directors and the board https://better-boards.com/ai-and-advanced-analytics-delivering-value-for-directors-and-the-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-and-advanced-analytics-delivering-value-for-directors-and-the-board Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:01:22 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5871 With the fast-paced democratisation of AI and advanced analytics, problem-solving will be commoditized (even for complex challenges). As C-suite and board members gain awareness of the possibilities and power of AI and analytics, an almost unlimited array of potential projects, questions, or scenarios where analytics could improve outcomes arises. The challenge is how to prioritize…

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]]> The Death of the ESG Committee https://better-boards.com/the-death-of-the-esg-committee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-death-of-the-esg-committee Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:15:32 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5859 Climate change is not just a distant threat but an urgent and immediate reality forcing fundamental change for organisations, often transforming their business models. The role of governance in enabling and guiding the urgent transition to the net-zero economy has never been more crucial. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of…

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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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]]> A balancing act: where should EMEIA boards focus for long-term success? https://better-boards.com/a-balancing-act-where-should-emeia-boards-focus-for-long-term-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-balancing-act-where-should-emeia-boards-focus-for-long-term-success Wed, 15 May 2024 15:38:33 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=5796 Managing an ever-growing agenda, boards today face a plethora of issues that can pull their focus in countless directions. It’s a careful act of juggling responsibilities and steering through a tide of economic, technological, and regulatory challenges while holding onto the guiding star of long-term success. How can boards maintain clarity and focus amidst their…

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]]> 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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]]> Environmental, Social and Governance: The Changing Landscape https://better-boards.com/environmental-social-and-governance-the-changing-landscape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=environmental-social-and-governance-the-changing-landscape Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:40:20 +0000 https://better-boards.com/?p=2769 Sustainability is an issue that affects us all, with investors and consumers alike challenging the status quo. However, the issues surrounding ESG are multi-layered and complex, with no straight answers. It can be overwhelming and daunting. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski discusses environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues with Anna-Marie Slot from global law…

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