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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 […]

The Director's Dilemma - Max'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 | Steve’s […]

Boardroom Briefing: June 2023

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Mason The month’s briefing covers a proposed ‘significant overhaul’ of the UK listing regime, terms of references for […]

Education Boards

This webinar recording shares insights from both a university and a multi-academy trust board member. Education has a huge impact on young people’s life chances and being a non-executive in […]

Dear CEO...

Fiona Hathorn, our co-founder and CEO, calls on Chief Executives to take action to tackle People and Culture issues … from the top. We have a problem. We can no […]

A long-term partnership

Scottish Water & WB Directors Scottish Water have had a Corporate Partnership with WB Directors for over 7 years. Our Corporate Partnerships offer tailored support in-house to diverse talent across […]

Quick Course - The Headhunter Landscape

Navigating your way to a board role is challenging, and headhunters may appear like a block in your path. Yet with the right approach, many of our members find their […]

Boardroom Briefing: May 2023

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Mason The month’s briefing covers economic crime & corporate transparency, virtual AGMs, FRC audit supervision approach and KPMG […]

Boardroom Briefing: April 2023

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Mason The month’s briefing covers bank failures, board diversity, FRC sanctions for audit failures, climate and sustainability as […]

Successful ESG implementation

Three key factors to apply – to big and small businesses The scale of the challenges regarding ESG is very different for large established firms relative to start-ups or smaller […]

Your Career Map

Building a successful career is something that rarely ‘just happens’. Proactive and life-long career management is a key factor to success – particularly for those from under-represented groups. Our Career […]

Are You a Leader or a Manager?

Do you understand how to think strategically, oversee change and/or manage a diverse team innovatively and collaboratively? Fiona Hathorn, our co-founder and MD, considers leadership & management and how both […]