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Comment: Why geopolitical volatility demands continuous board attention
Derek Leatherdale, Senior Geopolitical Risk Adviser at Sibylline, discusses how escalating global geopolitical volatility has become a persistent, systemic risk for organisations, arguing that boards and governance teams must adopt a more structured, ongoing approach to assessing impacts and strengthening oversight to protect resilience and value.

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Can governance reform restore confidence in UK Universities?
UK universities face intense scrutiny and financial strain. This blog examines how governance reform, anchored in the forthcoming revision of the CUC Higher Education Code of Governance, can strengthen assurance, clarify roles and rebuild confidence across a diverse sector.
Research
Building a Balanced Board: Thoughts on the Challenges of Board Composition
In May 2019, as part of a partnership with Diligent Corporation, looking at the challenges facing the 21st century board and the company secretary’s role in supporting and guiding chairs and boards to meet these challenges, The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland convened a roundtable to discuss the issues of board composition and diversity from a range of perspectives. What is the size and scale of the challenge that companies face in building a balanced board?



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Are the rules of governance different in media organisations?
Governance in media organisations faces intense pressures where trust, editorial independence and political influence collide. From the BBC’s recent turmoil to Fox News’s costly settlement, boards across the sector are under scrutiny as they navigate a landscape where governance principles come under the spotlight.