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Read the top governance stories that made the news this week including CEO activism and DEI policies; FRC backs ‘proportionality’ in corporate governance; concern over changes to US AGMs. Read the full briefing: https://buff.ly/3PDxPGe #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #AI #Sustainability #PayGap #DEI Institute of Directors (IoD) Women on Boards UK INvolve - The Inclusion People International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Financial Reporting Council Henley Business School

Boards need a ‘safe space’ to express ideas and concerns—and to admit mistakes, without fear of negative consequences say Andrew Kakabadse professor of governance and leadership, and Nada Kakabadse professor of policy, governance and ethics, both at Henley Business School. Read the full Board Agenda article: https://buff.ly/3BnvP1e #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #Leadership

Read the latest Board Agenda Intelligence Briefing: https://buff.ly/4anqxjC - UK firms urged to continue support for diversity and inclusion - Initiative set to create ethical culture standards for audit firms - How to approach difficult questions - Leadership intelligence in the age of AI - News round-up: this week in governance #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #DEI #Ethics #Sustainability #Leadership #AI Institute of Directors (IoD) Women on Boards UK INvolve - The Inclusion People International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Financial Reporting Council Henley Business School

Delve into the latest boardroom challenges and top governance stories of the week: - UK firms urged to continue support for diversity and inclusion In a trend ‘deeply concerning’ to some, a number of major US firms, including Walmart and McDonald’s, plan to scale back their DEI practices. - Initiative set to create ethical culture standards for audit firms The project will use a ‘global framework’ for standards to improve ethics, resilience and sustainability, says ethics body the IESBA. - How to approach difficult questions Boards need a ‘safe space’ to express ideas and concerns—and to admit mistakes, without fear of negative consequences. - Leadership intelligence in the age of AI The potential of artificial intelligence is dazzling—but for leaders making decisions, it can be a poor substitute for trusting your gut. - News round-up: this week in governance CEO activism and DEI policies; FRC backs ‘proportionality’ in corporate governance; concern over changes to US AGMs. Read the latest Board Agenda Intelligence Briefing: https://buff.ly/4anqxjC? #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #DEI #Ethics #Sustainability #Leadership #AI Institute of Directors (IoD) Women on Boards UK INvolve - The Inclusion People International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Financial Reporting Council Henley Business School

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Read the top governance stories that made the news this week: - Pay gap is ‘storing up some big problems’ - Political pressure affects US diversity metrics - Sacking a CEO can ‘harm a board director’s career’ - What can boards hope for in 2025? - News round-up: this week in governance Read the full briefing: https://buff.ly/4a9koYh? #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #AI #Sustainability #PayGap #DEI International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Henley Business School Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Bayes Business School High Pay Centre

What can boards hope for in 2025? We asked key figures to let us in on their expectations for the coming year, and reveal their wishlist for boards for 2025. Read the article: https://buff.ly/3C6VDiL #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #AI #Sustainability #PayGap #DEI International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Henley Business School Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Bayes Business School

What can boards hope for in 2025? Take a moment for some thoughtful journalism & insights on emerging boardroom issues plus the top governance stories that made the news this week: - News round-up: this week in governance AI ‘unlikely’ to reduce audit fees; EU sustainability law ‘won’t change corporate behaviour’; US disclosure dismay; zombie firms. - What can boards hope for in 2025? We asked key figures to let us in on their expectations for the coming year, and reveal their wishlist for boards for 2025. - Pay gap is ‘storing up some big problems’ Top CEOs earn in only a few days what the average full-time UK worker earns in a year, according to the High Pay Centre thinktank. - Sacking a CEO can ‘harm a board director’s career’ Forcing out an underperforming chief executive may not be the governance ‘boss move’ that boards think it is, research finds. - Political pressure affects US diversity metrics In the face of strong right-wing opposition, DEI is still a key measure used in executive pay schemes, research finds. Read the full briefing: https://buff.ly/4a9koYh? #BoardsOfDirectors #CorpGov #Directors #Governance #AI #Sustainability #PayGap #DEI International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Henley Business School Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Bayes Business School High Pay Centre

Navigating board challenges in 2025 🧭 “There are two distinct challenges facing boards this year that will either result in greater organisational accomplishment, or near-irreparable damage.” Great insights from Board Agenda®'s recent article featuring Professors Andrew Kakabadse and Nada Kakabadse. They expect boards will be facing dual challenges in 2025: AI adoption and geopolitical complexities, with their research revealing that only 18% of boards maintain a clear vision of competitive advantage. 🔍 Read the full article here: https://hly.ac/4gKJVJP #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #AI #BusinessStrategy #FutureOfBoards #Leadership2025 Mark Ferguson

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