A big thank you to everyone who answered the 10 questions posed in the Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) insurance survey which we, McGill and Partners, ran jointly with NEDonBoard in February and March 2021. The results from well over 150 responses offered a fascinating insight into the entirely understandable scope for confusion and…
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Written by Mark Cardale Joining a charity board and understanding the charity trustee role For someone joining a charity board for the first time, as a step in a career which may not be exclusively dedicated to the work of the particular charity or others operating in similar fields, the mixed composition of trustee…
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Written by Mark Cardale People often take on the role of a charity trustee as one of a number of non-executive roles they undertake when building a broadly based portfolio career, or perhaps as an initial step to gain board experience before they seek what they imagine may be less forgiving roles in other…
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On 30th March 2021, NEDonBoard put customer experience (CX) and stakeholder management at the front and centre of its session. Engaging effectively with stakeholders, of whom clients and customers are an essential group for most organisations, has become business critical, even more so with the global pandemic and the acceleration of digital transformation. Mike Ashton…
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If you are already a non-executive director or looking to become one, to equip you fully for this kind of role you may have been considering getting a professional executive coaching qualification as a way to enhance your wealth of expertise and open further doors. A good NED should be able to wear a number…
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Written by Steven Münchenberg “No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy.” “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Whether your preferred quote comes from a Prussian general or an American boxer, every board is surely feeling the truth of these words. The pandemic has meant strategies have been thrown into disarray…
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On 16th March 2021, NEDonBoard hosted a cyber security event, focused on cyber preparedness and incident response. We welcomed back the National Cyber Security Center, with whom we organised 4 events in 2020. Insights from NEDs and subject matter experts, Jacob Abboud and Richard Preece complemented the NCSC presentation. Guest speakers The National Cyber…
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Written by Ifty Nasir Do you have a stake in your company? As a non-executive director, you’ll know that NEDs contribute so much to the delivery of a company’s mission. Given NEDs’ substantial and measurable contribution, should they consider holding shares or options as part of their reward alongside a day rate? It…
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In this blog, NEDonBoard publishes the findings of the survey performed by one of its valued members, Andrew Manning on CEO’s emotions and what it means for board decision-making and business governance. Introduction Corporate governance is the system through which directors, or trustees, direct and control an organisation, and, increasingly, obtain assurance that the…
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Written by Elise Perraud The 2020 Hampton-Alexander report evidenced progress in achieving higher representation of women on boards and female directors but there are 5 reasons why board members and NEDs should remain alert. Fifth and final Hampton-Alexander Review The 2020 report of the Hampton-Alexander Review was published end of February. This is the…
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