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Boardroom Briefing Archive 2022

Produced by Martin Webster, Partner at law firm Pinsent Masons and editor of the IOD publication The Director’s Handbook, these monthly briefings keep you up to date on the latest governance news […]

What Does a Non-Executive Director do?

A legal perspective. By Tanya Shillingford, Partner at Goodman Derrick LLP However, the steps that executive and non-executive directors are expected to take so they can discharge their duties will […]

Recognising Your Skills for a Sports Board

Here we share reflections from three women with experience in the Welsh sports board sector who joined our members at our virtual event in February 2022. Having a sporting career […]

Building and Nurturing your Networks

One of the best pieces of advice we can give to our members is to build your professional networks. WOB is working hard to bring transparency to the board recruitment […]

Top Tips for Joining a Board

Fiona Hathorn, Women on Boards UK, October 2018 To get anywhere in life, you need to know who you are, where you are, and how you might get there.  It sounds quite […]

Books --- Recommended Reading

A few books we think you might enjoy. How the World Really Works: A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future Vaclav Smil 2022 Stage (Not Age) How to […]

ESG and Climate Resources for Directors

Latest update – The Transition Planning Taskforce (TPT) has published sector guidance to support change within companies. The seven sector guides cover Asset Management, Asset owners, Banks, Electric, Utilities & […]

Three Key Actions to Step up to Chair

The Chair is key to any board – shaping how it runs and making a significant contribution to the organisation. Experienced NEDs who are comfortable in the non-executive role may […]