Governance professionals must embrace AI to advise boards and stay relevant
02 November 2023
The AI summit taking place in Bletchley Park will tackle questions on how to mitigate the risks posed by AI development and the balance needed to encourage innovation while regulating to avoid potential harms. Read more
Are boards doing enough to prevent the risks from AI?
01 November 2023
UK corporate boards must act swiftly to equip themselves for the challenges that lie ahead. Effective governance for AI is paramount. The main goal should be to foster AI adoption characterized by consistency, transparency, accountability, and openness. Read more
Governance at the movies: Halloween horror
30 October 2023
This Halloween we examine two of the greatest horror movies of all time, to see how good practice governance could have helped to mitigate some of the worst fictional corporate disasters, as a bit of fun! While the examples are all fictional, there are certainly real-world lessons to be applied to these cases. Read more
Board evaluations: should the reviewers be internal or external?
30 October 2023
One of the biggest decisions to make when embarking on a board performance review is who should be carry out the review? Should it be an internal team or an external provider? These were commonly asked questions in our webinar about board performance reviews on the 26 October. Read more
How to build your governance career
24 October 2023
On 12 October, we had the pleasure of co-hosting with EY the Building Your Governance Career event. Aimed at recent graduates, new associates and those embarking on their careers in governance, this event offered insights into the essential steps for achieving success. This blog considers the key takeaways from each session. Read more
The Transition Plan Taskforce disclosure framework has launched: What should you know?
19 October 2023
What should you know about the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) disclosure framework? The framework provides a robust set of recommendations so that companies can ensure their transition plan disclosures are: “high quality, consistent and comparable”, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Read more
What makes a good board performance review?
12 October 2023
Board performance reviews, also known as board evaluations, have become a key tool for measuring the effectiveness of the board of an organisation. In this blog, we will lay out good practice tips for those looking to undergo a review. Read more
World Mental Health Day 2023: Asking the community
10 October 2023
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we will be exploring some practical strategies from our community to help company secretaries and governance professionals to deal with anxiety effectively and thrive in their roles. Read more
A new governance code for Academy trusts
05 October 2023
The Academy Trust Governance Code has now been launched. A brand new, voluntary code for the sector, it aims to support Academy trusts in embedding effective governance practices. Read more
What are boards most worried about in 2023? Breaking down the Bellwether
02 October 2023
What are the key areas of risk upon which boards place the greatest of concern? In our latest Breaking down the Bellwether, we examine which risks are given the most attention in boardrooms. Read more
