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The Governance Crisis at Prince Harry’s Charity
The Duke of Sussex vowed never to walk away from Sentebale, the charity he created in 2006, at the age of 21, in memory of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, but this week he resigned as a Patron, following a breakdown in boardroom relations during which all trustees but one resigned. The incident has generated significant press coverage, which was fed by a number of public statements made by the different parties to the dispute.
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How to improve board performance
Boards really matter. A successful board of directors adds significant value to an organisation and its stakeholders. Good boards do not happen by accident. Nor does board effectiveness last indefinitely. Many boards don’t achieve their potential because they remain collections of individuals and never form into a team.
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Board Performance Review
Board Performance Reviews, also known as board evaluations, are an important tool to support boards. Board Performance Reviews are a critical tool for organisations to ensure continuous improvement in governance and board-level decision making. If performed effectively, they foster accountability, enhance decision making and help organisations align strategic objectives.
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Board Performance Review Accreditation
In order to support those responsible for ensuring their Board is reviewed professionally, the Institute has created a directory of accredited board performance reviewers. These providers have demonstrated an exemplary service in the undertaking of board performance reviews and are aligned to our Code of Practice.
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Episode 4 - Is there an elephant in the boardroom?
In this podcast, Sharon Constançon discusses different tactics a company secretary or governance professional can use to help their board identify any unaddressed issues that are making it ineffective. Once it has been identified, Sharon outlines tactics to address and overcome the elephant in the room. The conversation covers how to get the unspeakable topic on the table, how to address disputes and bullying among directors and how to make sure critical risks are really being addressed. It looks at how the company secretary or governance professional can empower the board through coaching directors and facilitating governance improvements on behalf of the chair.
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Episode 6 - The octopus: using EQ to unlock board effectiveness
In this podcast Sharon Constançon, CEO of Genius Boards, discusses how to address issues that are impeding board effectiveness that aren’t always easy to identify. Sharon likens the scenario to an octopus, where all the issues are linked to a common cause, represented by the head of the octopus. She goes on to outline how enhancing the emotional quotient (EQ) of the company secretary, the chair and the individual directors will allow the board as a whole to defuse those hard-to-identify issues it faces and allow it to achieve its full potential.
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
With ESG-related issues being at the top of the list of priorities for many organisations, the breadth of the topic can make it difficult to navigate effectively. We have collated our ESG resources on one page to help you keep up to date with the latest developments.
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Risk Management
What impact would it make if your team spent less time firefighting risk, regulatory and compliance issues? We are here to help you mitigate the effects of risk by providing you with the training and resources you need to identify and plan for potential issues, as well as keeping you informed on the latest developments.
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Artificial Intelligence
For governance professionals, artificial intelligence offers opportunities that will shape the way their organisations work, from automation of repetitive tasks and data aggregation to drafting documents and supporting recruitment. It comes with just as many threats.