Getting heard in meetings
Meetings are key forums for making your influence felt and establishing yourself as a leader (potential or current). Yet women and people of other underrepresented groups often struggle to be […]
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Boardroom Briefing: November 2023
A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons This month’s briefing includes news on the FRC’s annual review of corporate reporting, consultations on diversity and […]
A risky relationship
Key elements to the Chair of the Risk Committee and the Chief Risk Officer working together effectively. We were delighted to partner with BDO LLP to hold a discussion on […]
Boardroom Briefing: October 2023
A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons This month’s briefing includes news on plans to update the FCA’s climate-related disclosure rules applicable to listed […]
Expanding your influence on net zero
Four ways to reduce emissions in your value-chain Companies engaged in meeting key sustainability targets should already have in place measures to reduce the carbon they produce directly. The ‘scope […]
How to ensure your strategy has 'implementation muscle'
When is a strategy considered successful? Imagine having paid to visit an art gallery and you are greeted by a few rooms full of well-below standard works. Accompanying each of […]
Boardroom Briefing: August 2023
A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons The month’s briefing includes newly updated performance review documents from the Chartered Governance Institute; Investment Association guidance […]
Missed out? Move on (but keep in touch)!
Rejection is an inevitable part of a board career – here we bring together advice on how to approach it and even benefit from it. Most of us are not […]
How to overcome blockers in the workplace
Blockers in the workplace are challenging, frustrating and draining! Dealing with “blockers” in the workplace is a pervasive challenge, causing considerable frustration among professionals. According to UGM’s Personal Influence at […]
Boardroom Briefing: July 2023
A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Mason The month’s briefing includes more detail on the FRC’s proposals around directors’ external appointments, board composition and […]
UK Corporate Governance Code Consultation
What NEDs need to know (July 2023) Highlights of the FRC’s latest publication and its impact on UK-Listed firms from BDO. The FRC’s latest consultation, focussing on internal control, assurance […]
The Director's dilemma - Leona's Dilemma
Welcome to The Director’s Dilemma. These case studies, created by Julie Garland McLellan, are based on real events together with three sample solutions from governance practitioners. The Dilemma | Frank’s […]