最高の Better Boards ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Increasing productivity through inclusion 25:16

3d ago25:16

25:16

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 tr…

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Experience of working with a board as a first-time CEO 21:21

17d ago21:21

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Boards are complex structures, and it can be overwhelming for a first-time CEO to navigate them successfully. In this episode, we dive into the experiences of a first-time CEO, discussing the challenges she encountered and the strategies she used to handle the intricacies of board dynamics. In this episode, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managin…

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How can boards convert sustainability from a wish to a winning reality? 16:03

1M ago16:03

16:03

When companies face increasing uncertainty, they need to lean in and embolden management to do what is right for the business's long-term health. Nowhere is this more pertinent than on the topic of sustainability. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses how board members can help make a differ…

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U.S. and U.K. – Two countries separated by common corporate governance practices? 20:43

2M ago20:43

20:43

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 this podcast, with Susan Skerritt, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses corporate governance practices in the U.S.…

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What do board members need to think about to avoid being sued by the climate movement? 18:29

2M ago18:29

18:29

Climate change has transitioned from a distant environmental concern to a pressing business issue. 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 ING. What should boards do? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partn…

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Behind close doors of tech start-up Boards 25:47

3M ago25:47

25:47

The board is a powerful asset for tech start-ups. 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 the communication between both sides? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses tech start-up …

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Can accounting save the world and your company? 17:45

3M ago17:45

17:45

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 their oversight of climate-related risks? And what does accounting have to do with it? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing …

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AI - What questions do Directors need to ask? 22:14

4M ago22:14

22:14

Generative AI will profoundly impact how we work and how organisations operate. My podcast partner has said that it is the most dramatic change we have seen since controllable electricity. Yet, in our board evaluations, we see little about the systematic integration of AI in the agendas of boards. What questions do Directors need to ask in the boar…

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Leading an effective board - Andreas E.F. Utermann, Executive Chair, Vontobel Holding AG 20:39

4M ago20:39

20:39

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. In our board evaluations, we see vast differences in how Chairs and boards perform. In this podcast, I, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses leading an effective board with Andr…

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Why a good story is mission critical for boards | Jyoti Gupta, Story teller and award winning author 17:52

5M ago17:52

17:52

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? The ancient art of storytelling can be your m…

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Executive Pay - Striking the right balance between Executives and stakeholders | Paul Norris, Senior Partner MM&K Limited 17:05

5M ago17:05

17:05

Executive pay attracts attention and scrutiny as companies and society at large face the challenges of rising prices and interest rates. It is a true challenge to strike the right balance between executives and stakeholders. The big question is: How can companies strike the right balance? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing …

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The inspiring life of a Director | Paul Halpin, Non-Executive Director 19:49

6M ago19:49

19:49

We all have dreams. When we sit in our offices, we probably all wonder what life would be like If we made some different choices. In this 100th podcast of the Better Boards podcast series, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses the inspiring life of a Director with Paul Halpin, who, together with his wife, ma…

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On being an effective Non-Executive Director | Marianne Loner, Non-Executive Director 19:48

6M ago19:48

19:48

One of the most frequently asked questions to Better Boards is “What does it take to be an effective Non-Executive Director?” This podcast will shed some light on the topic. In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Director of Better Boards, discusses how to be an effective Non-Executive Director with Marianne Loner. Marianne sp…

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The Board as a Team | Petri Hofste, Non-Executive Director 18:46

7M ago18:46

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The Board as a Team may be a surprising topic. Are Boards of Directors individuals in a group or a Team? If the Board is a team, who is on the team - the Execs, the Non-Executives, or both? The academic literature and practitioners are ambiguous about whether a Board is a team or not. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Part…

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The Retention Factor: Why Boards Need to Prioritize LGBT+ Inclusion | Emma Codd, Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Deloitte 26:29

7M ago26:29

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When LGBT+ employees feel their employers aren't doing enough to support LGBT+ inclusion, many are prepared to look elsewhere for organisations that do. This is one of the many stark findings from Deloitte's recently released 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion @ Work report, which explores the experiences of more than 5,400 respondents across 13 countries throug…

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Governance - Are boards part of the problem or part of the solution? | Ralph Ward, Editor, The Corporate Board 22:16

8M ago22:16

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So much of the global discussion of corporate governance focuses on the major themes – ESG, sustainability, stakeholder rights, executive pay, and government regulation. Yet corporate board members on the boardroom front lines often wrestle with basic but crucial issues of "boardsmanship." How do the well-meaning, part-time amateurs on a board mean…

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On making it in the boardroom | Imran Saleem, Partner, Egon Zehnder 16:19

8M ago16:19

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The boardroom is a desirable place, and after a successful Executive career, many wish to embark on a portfolio career and serve on boards. What does it take to make it in the boardroom? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses making it in the boardroom with Imran Saleem. Imran is a Partner wi…

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Building a Successful Employee Engagement Process | Louise Hardy, NED and Kevin Maguire General Counsel & Company Secretary, Crest Nicholson 17:29

9M ago17:29

17:29

The landscape of employee relations is changing, particularly in office environments with flexible working. There are many different opinions about how organisations should approach their policies while representing their employees' diversity. The subject of employee engagement sounds simple, but is it? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Managi…

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Managing Governance Risks | Liz Lynkswiler, Company Secretary, Brightwell Pensions 18:51

10M ago18:51

18:51

Risk identification, ownership, and monitoring sit at the highest levels of organisations and are the ultimate responsibility of a firm's board of directors. We hear much about ESG but focus on the E and S acronyms, i.e., 'environmental' and 'social' aspects. However, risks arising from the 'G' – governance – should be at the forefront of directors…

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Gender equality in the workplace starts at the top | Emma Codd, Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Deloitte 27:09

10M ago27:09

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In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses Deloitt´s Women @ Work report and what it means for board members, leadership, and anyone working to drive change and achieve true gender equity in the workplace with Emma Codd, Global Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for the professional s…

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AI - Rethinking business | Karen Silverman 16:10

11M ago16:10

16:10

AI and generative AI are capturing the headlines. We know it will bring an era of rapid change, new opportunities, and new risks. Existing security protections against spoofing and phishing are now vulnerable, and employees are wondering what it all means for them. Developers of Generative AI are acknowledging the risks. So what should boards and d…

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How do boards preside wisely over transactions to avoid shareholder value destruction? | Dr Dean Blomson 18:27

11M ago18:27

18:27

It is well-known that the track record for successful acquisition is poor. All kinds of studies with different methodologies generally point to the dangers of acquisitions, some claiming that as much as 70% of deals underperform. So, if the stats are generally correct, this would seem like a massive risk for those governing the enterprise. How do t…

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The role of the next generation in family-owned enterprises | Martin Roll 13:50

12M ago13:50

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Transferring a family-owned enterprise to the next generation raises complex and emotionally charged questions. A Chinese proverb states that "wealth shall not pass three generations." The first generation builds wealth, the second manages it, and the third generation destroys it. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner …

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On being an effective Director in family-owned enterprises | Martin Roll 15:37

1y ago15:37

15:37

So much is written and said about what it means to be an effective Director. However, most are with listed organisations in mind. We aim to readdress the balance with this three-part podcast series on family-owned enterprises. In the first episode, we looked at “The role of boards in family-owned enterprises”. In this episode, we will focus on how …

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The role of boards in family-owned enterprises | Martin Roll 14:17

1y ago14:17

14:17

Family-owned or family-led enterprises are the backbone of thriving economies across the world. They account for the majority of companies, providing 70% of the global GDP and 60% of global employment. The long-term success of family-owned enterprises across multiple generations is neither a given nor an easy task. There are many complexities invol…

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Governance challenges in Africa | Tinuade Awe, CEO of NGX Regulation, a subsidiary of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc 32:07

1y ago32:07

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As companies in Africa are becoming international players in both operations and sourcing of capital, the need to meet listing requirements of foreign exchanges and appeal to international investors has elevated the importance of corporate governance in Africa. Generally, favourable economic growth expectations and lack of legacy issues mean that A…

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On building inclusive and equitable cultures in the boardroom and throughout the organisation | Dr Doyin Atewologun, Director Delta Alpha Psi 28:10

1y ago28:10

28:10

There are many types of differences and diversity, and not all are visible or recognised. But what can be done to build and maintain a truly inclusive and equitable board and organisation? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses building inclusive and equitable cultures with Dr Doyin Atewologu…

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The essence of good governance | Dr Peter Crow 19:39

1y ago19:39

19:39

Corporate mishaps and failures have resulted in boards and governance receiving increased public interest. Despite considerable attention, confusion over what governance is, the role of the board, and how governance might be practiced has resulted in more questions than answers. So, what do boards need to do if they are to become more effective? In…

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Governance - Wicked challenges in healthcare | Nabil Jamshed, Head of Corporate Governance at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust for the Integrated Specialist Medicine Clinical Group 28:51

1y ago28:51

28:51

Healthcare in the U.K. is state-funded and led by way of a political manifest. The issues of governance in the National Health Service are complicated, and it is a 'wicked challenge.' The hierarchical structure, multi-layered bureaucracy, and under-investment in the health system are coupled with crippled capital restrictions and a mountain of work…

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The power of trust – How can boards build it, lose it, and regain it | Prof Sandra Sucher, Harvard Business School 19:57

1+ y ago19:57

19:57

Trust is the most potent force underlying the success of every board. When trust is in the room, great things can happen. Yet it can be shattered in an instant, with a devastating impact on the performance and effectiveness of the board and, potentially, ultimately, a company's market cap and reputation. How can boards build and sustain trust in th…

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On increasing the quality of the dialogue in the boardroom | Prof David Clutterbuck 22:40

1+ y ago22:40

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It sounds all so easy – you create a board and expect that this group will be able to add tremendous value. However, serving board members and observers as part of a board evaluation know that high-quality dialogue is not a given. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses improving boardroom dia…

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Diversity & Inclusion – The Board's role as 'agents of change' | Prof Randall Peterson, London Business School 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

20:44

In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses with Professor Randall Peterson the role of the board in helping organisations become better at dealing with diversity – moving beyond the presence of diversity to being able to engage diversity to benefit the organisation. Randall is a Professor of Orga…

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Boards under pressure | Sir John Tusa, Chair 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

16:56

There is little doubt that boards are under unprecedented pressure. They face a multitude of widely differing demands and, in many cases, challenges. Increasing demands from different stakeholder groups, tougher legislation, a challenging economic environment and geopolitical challenges all exert pressures on boards. Coming to grips with several of…

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Boards - Geopolitical challenges & Diversity | Nassib Abou Kahlil, Top Corporate Legal Officer 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

20:01

Geopolitical dynamics have evolved recently and will continue to grow more complex, with even more impact in the foreseeable future. Companies operating in more than one jurisdiction are particularly vulnerable to geopolitical risks, although these can also present opportunities. Can boards afford to steer clear, or is the boardroom the best place …

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On creating a digitally savvy board | Peter Weill, Senior Research Scientist MIT Sloan School of Management and Chair Emeritius MIT Center for Information Systems Research 19:07

1+ y ago19:07

19:07

Being digitally conversant in an era of digital transformation is quickly claiming Board attention. Most companies are looking to use technology to improve business models, customer experience, operational efficiency, and more. Boards must help them move forward at a sufficient pace, advocating for change, supporting, and sometimes nudging CEOs. In…

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Future-proofing your board | Didier Cossin, Professor IMD Switzerland 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

There has been massive instability at a global level in the last two years, including geopolitical events, the pandemic, and inflation. However, we are also in the midst of a longer-term shift arising from political instability and deglobalisation. There is increasing investor focus on ESG, notably integrated reporting and disclosure requirements w…

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Is your board adapting to a dynamically changing risk environment? | Zahra Cassim, CEO CSIA and David Samy, Consulting Partner EY Hong Kong 21:49

1+ y ago21:49

21:49

Recent research revealed that 87% of board members believe market disruptions are becoming increasingly frequent, and 83% say they are increasingly impactful. At the same time, 79% believe risk management will be critical in enabling their organisations to protect and create value in the next five years. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Found…

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Rethinking talent in the boardroom | Joe Fuller, Professor Harvard Business School 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

Organisations are facing major challenges. Many boardrooms have not yet caught up with the avalanche of recent and current profound changes, and both boards and members of nomination committees need to think carefully about talent and the C-Suit. It is easy to talk at a high level about moving from a shareholder economy to a stakeholder economy but…

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Establishing a global mindset in the boardroom | Thomas Kipp, CEO Naquel Express 19:51

1+ y ago19:51

19:51

Diversity is high on the agenda, yet we still see something different in the boardroom, where more often than not, boards are filled with individuals whose nationality only matches that of the country of the headquarters. FTSE boards are filled with British nationals, DAX boards are filled with German nationals etc. It is clearly challenging to est…

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CEO Readiness | Dr Wayne Nelson, Senior Partner at Deloitte Consulting and Strategy Consulting Leader EMEA at Monitor Deloitte. Head and Founding Dean of the Deloitte Executive Leadership Institute. 12:26

1+ y ago12:26

12:26

CEO appointments are an important responsibility of Boards. Accordingly, Boards need to ensure they have adequate qualified internal and external candidates for successful CEO selection processes. Creating CEO readiness for internal candidates is as important as working with external search advisors. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder a…

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The role of the board in defining the purpose of the organisation | Gill Meller, Legal & Governance Director MTR Corporation 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

Organisations face ever-increasing scrutiny, and their purpose beyond making monies for their shareholders matters more than ever. In a previous podcast, we discussed Generation Z. For this younger generation, corporate purpose matters even more. So in this podcast, we explore the role of the board in defining the purpose of the organisation, and t…

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The environment in the boardroom: On overcoming obstacles | Susan Hooper, Chair & Non-Executive Director 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

This podcast was recorded in August 2022, just after a record-breaking heatwave in the UK. Since the start of temperature recording in 1884, the ten warmest years in the UK have all been recorded since 2002. At the same time, rainfall is the lowest since records began, and hosepipe bans have been introduced in parts of the UK, while wildfires are r…

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Digital know-how in the boardroom | Hasan el Bouhali, Board Advisor, Mentor & Angel Investor 16:58

2y ago16:58

16:58

Digitalisation is a tsunami reshaping the world and challenging organisations. However, few Directors have both the first-hand experience and the know-how to oversee organisations’ digital challenges. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses digital know-how with Hassan el Bouhali from Toronto,…

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The board as an agent of change | Denis Woulfe, Co-Chair of Leaders as Change Agents 14:45

2y ago14:45

14:45

The war for talent has become the top business issue and in response, many business leaders are reviewing their overall business model and employee value proposition. Handling this challenge successfully requires strong leadership from both the executive team and the board. As custodians of the brand, reputation and organisational culture, the boar…

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From Executive to "Professional NED" | Ian Murray, Chair or various mining companies 13:37

2y ago13:37

13:37

Many Executives dream of a portfolio career, even attending specially designed courses, paying to qualify and increase their chances of securing a seat at the top table. Yet only a relatively small number manage to create a strong portfolio and become a “Professional Non-Executive Director.” In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski (Founder and Managi…

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Generation Z in the boardroom | Hana Ben-Shabat, Gen Z Planet 14:44

2y ago14:44

14:44

Generation Z in the Boardroom Whether in gender, race, or age, diversity can allow companies to tap into a variety of perspectives, experiences, and expertise to solve problems and generate new ideas. But for the first time, we have workplaces today where four, even five generations work side by side. Conflict and unconscious bias can arise from ge…

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Why should boards care about supply chains? | Anahita Thoms, Baker McKenzie 18:13

2y ago18:13

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The topic of supply chains is on everyone's mind more than ever. Board members are increasingly obliged to ask themselves what their own company's supply chains look like, and with whom they do business. The issues associated with supply chains are complex and require consideration from multiple angles. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founde…

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Chairing the board of a Growth Business | Peter Herbert, Chair Zopa Bank and Bank of Ireland 21:16

2y ago21:16

21:16

I met my podcast partner for this episode when conducting a board evaluation for a growth company in the Financial Services sector. What struck me was the positive view everyone on the board had about the way the board works together. We have detailed benchmark data, and also, when we compared this board with others, it came out as one that is perf…

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The status of ethnic diversity on FTSE boards | David Tyler, Chair The Parker Review 17:16

2y ago17:16

17:16

The status of ethnic diversity on FTSE Boards It is five years since the 2017 publication of the first report into Ethnic Diversity of UK boards by Sir John Parker and the Parker Review Steering Committee. Over the last five years, we have seen changes in diversity and inclusion, and it is a huge success that as of today, 94 FTSE100 companies have …

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Board Evaluations - What does good really look like? Part II | Maureen Beresford, Financial Reporting Council 14:15

2y ago14:15

14:15

Nowhere is the practice of conducting board evaluations more advanced than in the UK, and more boards of listed organisations conduct board evaluations here regularly than anywhere else. In the second part of this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski (Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards) talks to Maureen Beresford, Head of Corporate Governance a…

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