Trust in senior leaders has fallen to 50%, a four-year low. But the bigger governance challenge is not the headline figure. It is the gap between what leaders believe stakeholders experience and what stakeholders actually think. This article sets out why trust is a board governance issue, not a communications one, and what non-executive directors can do differently.
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Business transformation is a strategic priority for boards across the private and public sectors. As organisations navigate digital disruption, regulatory change, sustainability, and evolving stakeholder expectations, the demand for non-executive directors with hands-on transformation experience is growing. In this member article, Thomas Harrison explores why boards are increasingly seeking transformation-literate NEDs and how experienced directors can help organisations provide strategic oversight, maintain momentum, and deliver successful change programmes.
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Professional body for non-executive directors and board members, NEDonBoard, publishes polling showing high prevalence of board dysfunction, with chair behaviour the most cited driver
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One of the risks for non-executive directors is assuming that the knowledge that made them successful in the past will remain relevant indefinitely. In reality, the business environment evolves constantly. If directors do not continue to learn and upskill, their expertise can quickly become stale.
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Curiosity, growth, and purpose, that’s what inspired ACCA member Deena to take her first steps towards becoming a non-executive director (NED). Balancing her career, she wanted to keep learning, expand her impact, and give back. Through the NED Accelerator Programme and membership with NEDonBoard, she discovered a community of support, a wealth of boardroom knowledge, and the confidence to shape her next chapter as a future-ready NED.
Non-executive director case study of preparing strategically Read More »
Cyber threats increasingly target boards and non-executive directors, not just corporate systems. From AI-driven impersonation and synthetic identities to misinformation and browser-level exposure, digital risk is now a governance issue. Discover five key predictions every board must understand to protect credibility, decision integrity and enterprise trust.
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The UK non-executive director landscape spans charities, public bodies, SMEs, private-equity-backed businesses and listed companies. This guide breaks down where NED roles are found, what boards look for across sectors, and how compensation typically varies, helping non-executives target opportunities with clarity and confidence.
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Transitioning from executive to non-executive life doesn’t happen overnight: it is built through experience, intention, and learning. This case study illustrates how taking on trustee and board roles early, while still in an executive career, can open doors to future non-executive opportunities. It is a powerful reminder that the pathway to the boardroom includes proactive steps, continuous development, and a willingness to contribute beyond one’s day job.
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Investing in board education isn’t only about financial return; it’s about your Return on Career. The knowledge, confidence, and network you gain through structured learning stay with you far beyond the classroom, shaping your impact and effectiveness as a non-executive director.
The real ROI of NED training: your ROC (Return on Career) Read More »
The reputational fallout from a high-profile leadership scandal can send shockwaves through an organisation. Recent cases, including the resignation of a CEO whose actions at a concert went viral, underscore
Reputation management: board lessons from CEO crises Read More »
