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The Revolving Door of Board Appointments and the Accountability Illusion. Boards of directors hold immense power in shaping the direction and integrity of organisations. They are charged with steering companies through crises, setting long-term strategy, and safeguarding stakeholder interests. Yet two persistent issues undermine their effectiveness: the revolving door of high-profile board appointments and the gap between proclaimed accountability and actual responsibility.' #governance #boardofdirectors #corporations #accountability

The role of corporate directors is to be trusted advisers to the CEO, consistent with their duty of care and to exercise oversight on the shareholders’ behalf. To confirm they are fulfilling this role, directors need to periodically self-assess their boardroom performance. Read our latest issue of Board Perspectives that offers 10 questions that directors should ask themselves: https://lnkd.in/eWXm-GpX #BoardPerspectives #LeadershipDevelopment #CorporateGovernance https://bit.ly/3YMxaZ2

In this month's The Director's Dilemma, Lauren Smith, NACD.DC, Managing Director Diversified Search Group / AltoPartners Executive Search, and Julie Garland McLellan, Global Board Expert from Australia, consider the best way to address what to do if one suspects a board colleague may be dangerously overcommitted (serving on multiple boards while being employed full-time). What should be done and how can this be addressed? #boardofdirectors #leadershipconsulting #boardcommitments #directorsdilemma #insights https://lnkd.in/gRCwJnNT

Littler's Denise Visconti and Trish Martin discuss the steps company boards and senior management can take to support their organization's #PayEquity efforts. #employmentlaw via Boards & Directors

Serving as a board chair or president is a great honor and a lot of work! Here are some tips to help you create an environment where all members of your board can comfortably and confidently think, debate, and plan strategically: http://bit.ly/378Yh4f - #Governance #BoardOfDirectors #WomenOnBoards #CultureChange #BoardChair

Boards and governance play a vital role in any organization. Here is a short article analyzing global trends from the perspectives of board size, independence, tenure of directors, diversity (Canada has a long way to go) and probably most importantly effectiveness. #board #boardofdirectors #boardeffectiveness #diversity #governance https://lnkd.in/gb-Pg9KG

Heinrich & Struggles survey of directors A survey of directors by Heidrick & Struggles suggests that many directors do not have faith in management to get things done. This article from the Times of London discusses the consequences of that lack of faith. https://lnkd.in/gpBsrvkS

𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐓, 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒! By: Ms. Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, FICD Do you want to improve the performance of your business? Then ensure your Board of Directors is diverse and inclusive, as this fosters better decision-making, oversight, and governance, particularly during challenging times. Visit this link to read the full details: https://lnkd.in/gjM_wmns #ICDSupportsBoardDiversity

A high-performing board is essential to driving success in private companies. From fostering open communication to strategic oversight, understanding these hallmarks can elevate board performance and impact. 📈 Learn more about how to strengthen your board: https://lnkd.in/e9wkH_9u #BoardLeadership #PrivateCompanies #Governance #BoardroomExcellence #PrivateDirectors

A high-performing board is essential to driving success in private companies. From fostering open communication to strategic oversight, understanding these hallmarks can elevate board performance and impact. 📈 Learn more about how to strengthen your board: https://lnkd.in/e9wkH_9u #BoardLeadership #PrivateCompanies #Governance #BoardroomExcellence #PrivateDirectors