Insights

Non-executives at a time of crisis

A podcast from Board Agenda

Tesco chair John Allan talks about the importance of non-executive directors, their responsibilities and priorities at this critical time.

Turn on the Floodlights

Article by Women on Boards

The drive for diversity in the boardroom reflects the importance of getting the best talent into the role with most potential for influence. Successfully broadening the perspectives and priorities in non-executive roles will underpin the strength of the UK economy.

Edelman Trust Barometer Coronavirus Special Report

Article by Edelman

16/03/2020

The world is on edge. Nobody quite knows what is happening, or what happens next. Advice on how to counter the spread of COVID19 is being offered, and then debunked. Rumours are spreading like wildfire, with fake news a substantial problem.

What are the benefits of becoming a NED?

Article by Audeliss

Non-executive directors sit on the board of a diverse range of public, private and not-for-profit organisations across the globe, working as a ‘critical friend’ to provide expert guidance to the executive leadership team. Rather than the day-to-day tasks of running a business, the NED is concerned with the bigger picture; their goal is to steer the company towards success from afar through strategic advice and constructive contribution.

True Transformation Demands That the CEO Act as the Chief Change Agent

Article by A&M

Hard decisions are inevitable when a company sets out to transform its performance – these often include exiting underperforming businesses, changing the organizational structure or operating model, rightsizing the cost structure, making tough tradeoffs on where to invest, and changing long-established ways of working. However, to deliver a significant, sustainable improvement in performance and position the company to compete and win in the future, such decisions are essential – and they must be made and executed with the full conviction of the CEO.

Bringing first-time NEDs on board

Article by Audeliss

For SMEs, the appointment of a non-executive director can be a fast-track to industry insight; an injection of commercial wisdom straight to the heart of their strategy. As well as providing constructive criticism and guidance from above, NEDs come with a vast collection of potential introductions through a rich and diverse network they’ve cultivated in their professional career.

AGM Trends 2019

Article by Equiniti

Equiniti has published its annual review of trends and developments during the 2019 AGM season.

Changing Priorities: Activists’ Focus Shifts to ESG, Board Diversity and New Sectors

Article by Alvarez & Marsal

At the annual 13D Monitor conference in New York in April, one of the year’s key gatherings for the industry, activist investors set out new priorities for their investment decisions, including greater diversity on boards, environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards at target companies, and an increasing interest in the energy sector.

What NEDs mean for business trust

Article by Paul Drechsler – Chair of the NED Awards Judges

Being a board director is not for the faint-hearted. But if society is to put its trust in business as a force for good, people need to trust the leadership in business.