Category: Corporate Governance
Duties, responsibilities, rights, and obligations of directors; Monitoring the actions, policies, and decisions of corporations; Aligning interests among an organisation’s stakeholders; Rights and equitable treatment of shareholders; Role and responsibilities of the board; Integrity and ethical behaviour; Disclosure and transparency; and related topic areas.
Performance vs. Philanthropy: Setting Your Priority
I have the pleasure of sitting on the board of an organisation that has two core purposes:
Selecting a Chair for your Board
One of the most important tasks for a director is selecting a Chair (or President) to lead the
Five Questions to ask About Your Strategy
Strategy is one of the board’s most important areas of responsibility: from setting the way
How to Know When it’s Time to Quit a Board
The irony that this post is on a website that encourages new and aspiring directors to ‘Get on
Five Must-Know Things About Corporate Governance
If you’ve recently joined a board, or are thinking about doing so in the near future, you’ve
What Boards Will [hopefully] Look Like in 10 Years
Boards are not the first place that comes to mind when you think about how they have changed in
The Number One Thing That Every Board Needs
Over the past couple of months I have been consciously giving some thought to what makes a
In Focus: Boardroom Diversity
Throughout May we have been sharing articles and resources about diversity in the boardroom. It
Social Media in the Boardroom – Notes for Board Members
On Tuesday 22 March a group of new and aspiring company directors came together to hear board
Workplace Health & Safety Notes for Board Members
A group of fledgling board members received a workplace health and safety (WHS) update from