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Non-Executive Opportunities: An Introductory Guide
Here we give a high-level overview of non-executive opportunities and how they differ between sectors. We hope this will help you to position yourself to find a role with boards […]
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The Tip of the Iceberg - What a Good Chair Needs to do Outside the Board Room
A good chair speaks just 6% of the time in a board meeting, and should not take up more than 10% of the airtime. This is the view of Professor […]
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 […]
Covid-19: Embracing the unexpected
Dr. Mary E Black NED for National Centre for Atmospheric Science Trustee – Paintings in Hospitals Board Member – Patient Classification Systems Int. Women on Boards member Dr Mary E […]
ESG and Climate Resources for Directors
Boards need to provide leadership, oversight and resources around ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) culture. This page contains a selection of resources to help you decrypt terminology and identify reliable […]
3 Board Behaviours That Demonstrate Readiness to Transition to a Chair Role
Those of us who have been around boardrooms for a while know that not all NEDs contribute equally effectively. As a long-time non-executive Chair, I have observed several behaviours in […]
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 […]
Research Reports - Careers & Diversity
A selection of the latest global research into factors affecting women’s career success and economic empowerment; and into gender diversity in organisations across sectors. Women Count 2021Role, Value and Number […]
Lessons From the Covid-19 Crisis (So Far)
Three highly experienced governance and leadership experts share reflections and recommendations from the changes brought by the Covid-19 crisis. November 2020. As we enter a new phase of the Covid-19 […]