The recent ESG and DEI backlash in the business and political realm can be daunting. Yet for everyone working on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, take heart. DEI efforts are…
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New Expectations and Considerations for Boards: How Does Your Board Measure Up?
The Harvard Forum on Corporate Governance cites two new important trends: an increasing skepticism about the quality of boards of directors and a deepening focus on Environmental, Social and Governance…
Read MoreHow Collaborative Is Your Board and Executive Team?
In some company cultures, executives feel their board members are coaches. Others think they are cops. Rather, it should be a collaboration. Strengthening effective collaboration between the executive team and…
Read MoreWhat Does Diversity Mean on Your Board?
Diversity has several dimensions, so the way in which your board thinks about diversity matters. It can mean distinctions in the composition of directors by gender, race, age, skills, expertise,…
Read MoreTop Trends and Challenges Facing Boards of Directors in 2023
From pandemic recovery to economic, political and social changes and activist investors, boards of directors are widening their duties and problem-solving as they address how to navigate obstacles and opportunities…
Read MoreThe Importance of Team-Building
Most work today is accomplished by teams rather than by individuals. Thus, it’s more important than ever to create high-functioning teams that are excited, committed to work and happy to…
Read MoreTop Considerations for Getting the Board Seat You Really Want
In this first segment of a four-part series, Donna Hamlin discusses the difference between advisory and fiduciary boards, considerations to determine the right fit and why serving on a pre-IPO…
Read MoreClimate Change Hits the Boardroom
SEC Proposed Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors Under Review Mean New Board Roles Ahead In March, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule changes that would require…
Read MoreThe Great Resignation Wake-up Call: What it Teaches Leaders About Keeping Valuable Talent
The significant rate of people exiting stage left from their work is one of many challenges we have faced during our Covid times. It is a wake-up call to all…
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