Practical Tips for Boards in Times of Crisis
Company directors are currently working harder than ever before as they attempt to steer their…
Julie Garland McLellan
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How to handle the do-it-all founder?
Herman has been invited to join the board of a not-for-profit organisation that provides specialist…
Business Laws & Ethics
Cut your losses or run with them? – a dilemma
Graham worked as a management consultant assisting the national operations of a company that has…
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MD or CEO – which title suits the circumstances?
The difference between chief executive and Managing Director is one of thesubtleties that can confuse…
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Board Remuneration – Creative Solutions
One of the longest running and most passionately argued debates on LinkedIn concerns the issue…
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Some thoughts on board composition
Some considerations to assist in developing an effective board composition.
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Effective Board Meetings
Probably the most important procedure that the board will undertake is the board meeting. At…
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Board Gender Balance – a personal perspective
Here are some ideas I drafted for a debate on gender quotas. I would love…
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Board Gender Balance – a personal perspective
Here are some thoughts I put together on the issue of board gender balance. I…
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Boldly into the Breach – the Lead Independent Director
When the Lead Independent Director role was first introduced it was viewed with suspicion. Now,…
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Focus v. Fashion: get your board OFF the latest fad
I wish I had a dollar for every article on the latest buzz-word that every…
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Credible Board Leadership
Leadership development is an important aspect of the director role, and not just something that…
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Directors with Drawbacks
Three common issues that can hamper even skilled, ethical and intelligent directors: conflicted relationships, committee…
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Passion in the Boardroom
Many directors of Government owned enterprises take up the role because they want to have…
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Meaningful Minutes
This blog post explores the use of detailed board minutes and the risks of inadvertent…
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Making the transition from manager to director
This post examines some of the differences in thinking between managers and directors. It explains…