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In-demand skills for company secretaries and governance professionals
30 March 2021
Mariza Dimaki, Recruitment Partner at The Core Partnership, lists some of the skills that are in high demand for governance professionals. Read more
Blockchain’s huge potential
25 March 2021
In this second of two blog posts on blockchain for the Institute Paul Ford looks at the many ways that blockchain might be used going forward, as well as the associated risks. Read more
Directors’ Handbook: the knowledge you need
19 March 2021
Mark Wearden, author of the Directors' Handbook and Directors' Checklists, takes us through some of the challenges and questions that directors face. Read more
Basics of blockchain
16 March 2021
In the first of two blog posts on blockchain for the Institute Paul Ford has outlined the fundamentals of blockchain to give you an idea of the technology behind this increasingly influential digital system. Read more
Who owns the Agenda?
11 March 2021
You are chairing a meeting. How will you ensure that the meeting that you are leading will be valuable, effective and appropriate?. Read more
Celebrating women in governance
09 March 2021
Yesterday we marked International Women’s Day with a webinar ‘Celebrating women in governance – beyond the glass ceiling’. Our panelists shared their thoughts and experiences of working with the board and more. Read more
Raising the profile of governance professionals serving schools
05 March 2021
Over the past decade, the National Governance Association (NGA) has been encouraging academy trusts to look beyond the school sector and embrace their place in the charity sector, absorbing the best of its practice and its debates. Read more
Budget Summary from the Institute
04 March 2021
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland has summarised the key points from the spring budget announcement, allowing you easily find what is relevant to you. Read more
Tokyo 2020 – a diversity and inclusion fiasco of Olympic proportions
24 February 2021
The disgraceful comments of Yoshiro Mori have cast a shadow over an already struggling event. Read more
The role of the chair and how a NED can help
19 February 2021
Chairing a board is a bit like conducting an orchestra, creating harmony and success by the collective contribution of all. The IDT team recently discussed the topic of the role of the chair. Read more
How and when to bring cybersecurity into the boardroom
17 February 2021
Much like governance in general, cyber and information security must be embedded in an organisation’s DNA for it to be truly effective. Read more
The Return of the Voluntary Principle: The second act in the Kids Company Saga
15 February 2021
The judgment released on 12 February leaves us comfortable with an outcome that should leave the sector with a warm glow. Read more
ESG developments and three trends to watch in 2021
12 February 2021
In the last five years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has gone mainstream, and it has never been more popular. Read more
The leaked NHS white paper
09 February 2021
Friday 5 February saw the leaking of a white paper on health and social care reform. Given the interest in the NHS and its future approach to systems working, some of the principles aired in the document may be of interest to governance professionals. Read more
“Jackie Weaver, you have no authority here”
08 February 2021
Recent events have highlighted the importance of governance in relation to virtual meetings. Read on to discover guidance on how to run an effective virtual meeting and avoid the potential pitfalls. Read more
Academy Governance Summit - January 2021
05 February 2021
Adapting to the pandemic and increased scrutiny has placed huge stresses on academy boards. The last year has highlighted the need for strong and effective governance. Read more
Has Australia set a new standard in integrated reporting?
03 February 2021
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) released guidance that has arguably been one of the most innovative and exciting recent moves in integrated reporting, globally. Read more
Interview: Paul Denton, Deputy Company Secretary, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
29 January 2021
Winner of Governance Professional of the Year 2020. Read more
Meet the Author - Claire Bodanis
29 January 2021
Take a glimpse into the life and career of Claire Bodanis, author of Trust Me I'm Listed. Read more
ESG: climate change and responsible strategy for businesses in the time of COVID-19
22 January 2021
An effective ESG strategy is strongly recommended to build long-term trust and credibility with stakeholders and secure a more successful and stable business. Read more
Digital transformation – subsidiary governance beyond the pandemic
15 January 2021
Despite the desire to move forward without looking back, it seems inevitable that 2020 will be discussed and referred to for many years to come, characterised by a numerous and complex set of pressures and demands from various stakeholders. Read more
Corporate governance – an enabler or a blocker?
07 January 2021
At first, it was health and safety officers that were tagged the ‘business prevention team’ then it was compliance officers. But today it seems to be the corporate governance team that has inherited that particularly unwelcome moniker. Read more
Section 172, an elevator to better best practice
18 December 2020
At the Subsidiary Governance Summit on Thursday, 10 December, the session on 'Section 172, an elevator to better best practice'. Read more
2020 – a big year for lessons learned
17 December 2020
It is not a year that anyone wants to repeat, but it has been a useful learning exercise for organisations, sectors and governments across the globe. Read more
Brexit’s impact on UK modern slavery governance
09 December 2020
The following article considers the potential impacts of the UK’s departure from the European Union on the efforts against modern slavery. Read more
The drive for a data-driven global subsidiary services
07 December 2020
This year, nine out of ten of the most valuable companies in the world are data companies or firms whose business model is heavily dependent on data. Read more
The Future of Black Governance Professionals
30 November 2020
On Thursday, 3 December, we hosted the virtual event 'The Future of Black Governance Professionals' to bring awareness of the Black Governance Professionals Network (BGPN). Read more
Board evaluation in the post-pandemic world – technology to the rescue?
24 November 2020
At the recent Governance beyond the pandemic virtual summit, we discussed the pandemic and its impact upon the governance landscape. Read more
Codes of conduct
19 November 2020
Colleen Theron, CEO of Ardea International, discusses the value and impact of supplier codes of conduct in the context of a white paper just published. Read more
Governance Guernsey 2020 - Creating a sustainable future
30 October 2020
Wednesday 21 October 2020 - The Chartered Governance Institute held its annual Governance Guernsey Conference. Read more
The Silver Fish for Unobtrusive Service
28 October 2020
There was one prize awarded in our final year, that struck me as rather odd: ‘The Silver Fish for Unobtrusive Service’. Read more
How technology will shape the future of governance
21 October 2020
The technology, processes and skills that today’s companies need are evolving as quickly as the business landscape. Read more
Data governance in a cloud-native world
19 October 2020
Who governs your data? How do you know your 'customers' data is protected? And can those questions help grow your career?. Read more
Why you might still struggle to recruit company secretaries and governance professionals despite the recession
12 October 2020
Most company secretaries and governance professionals, most of whom are still in work, are likely to be more hesitant to move in a time of uncertainty. Read more
Modern Slavery Governance – a role for non-executive directors?
05 October 2020
NEDs all bring new perspectives and experiences, and these can all contribute to a more effective Modern Slavery Governance strategy. Read more
The role of diverse boards in tough times
30 September 2020
As charity leaders, we are currently navigating our charities through what is probably the roughest seas we will ever encounter. And we’re only just at the start of the voyage. Read more
Managing your entities the right way
14 September 2020
Time to fast track your entity management plans?. Read more
Bringing business ethics and social responsibility into the workplace
08 September 2020
To ensure good business ethics and social responsibility, many companies establish an ethics management program that aligns with their mission, vision, and values. Read more
Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
01 September 2020
For The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland Awards 2020, we announced two new exciting – as well as highly significant – awards in May 2020. Read more
We have to be the change we want in the world
27 August 2020
These words of Mahatma Gandhi have never been more pertinent as our companies and our economy emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
ESG – does the ‘S’ include slavery?
11 August 2020
We now look at how ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting is linked to modern slavery. Read more
The perfect board - it’s a matter of character
05 August 2020
Whether you are a member of a company, not for profit or political board, you can have all the laws, regulations and procedures that may be found. Read more
Discover Governance: A company secretary perspective
27 July 2020
Last month, we hosted a webinar on how you can use your law or business degree to start your career in governance. Read more
Charity relationships with non-charity third parties
23 July 2020
For charitable organisations, such connections can bring immense benefits. Read more
Discover Governance: Use your law or business degree to start your career with the board
21 July 2020
Last month, we hosted a webinar on how you can use your law or business degree to start your career in governance. Read more
Executive pay in a time of crisis
20 July 2020
Earlier this month, Peter Swabey, our Policy and Research Director chaired a webinar on the subject of executive pay during a crisis. Read more
Climate change and the environment: A focus on SECR
16 July 2020
Improved ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) has been seen as a positive response to the crisis and as a means by which we can drive change in businesses for good. Read more
Modern slavery – what corporate governance can do
13 July 2020
The topic of modern slavery is key not only to businesses but also to governments, and its importance is increasing within large, multinational corporations. Read more
How a centralised corporate record accelerates sustainable growth
10 July 2020
Maintaining an accurate corporate record is essential for good governance and ensuring compliance, as was pointed out in our previous blog. Read more
Remote working competencies
08 July 2020
Competencies have been used to help organisations recruit, manage and develop their employees for decades. Read more
