Board relations need to be strong to bring the best out of the collective. However, this is not without its challenges.
This article discusses the importance of improving board relations, the methods by which you can achieve this aim within your organisation and the obstacles that you might meet in the process.
7 steps to strengthen Board relations for effective governance Read More »
In this blog, we present some commonly experienced unhealthy boardroom dynamics scenarios and offer a few ways in which NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members may support you in navigating such challenging situations.
Navigating scenarios of unhealthy boardroom dynamics Read More »
This guidance, written by Stephen Ross, is for Trustees to discharge their responsibilities on audit, accounts and annual reports. A must-read for anyone sitting on a board of a charity.
Guidance for Trustees for the annual audit, Accounts and Annual Report Read More »
The UK Government has opened a consultation on the Cyber Governance Code of Practice, published in late January 2024. NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members nominated a representative within its membership to take part in the series of workshops that led to the publication of the 5 principles.
Unveiling the Cyber Governance Code of Practice Read More »
The Financial Reporting Council has published the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code. Listen to the FRC’s Director Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Affairs for an overview of the updates relevant to NEDs.
2024 Corporate Governance Code: what you should know as NEDs Read More »
Becoming a non-executive director has become a positive career choice for many professionals. As the Institute of Board Members and professional membership and development body for NEDs and board members, we are often asked the question of the surest way to fast-track the transition. In this blog, we present 4 pathways to non-executive directorship and articulate how we can support you.
How to become a NED: pathways to your first role Read More »
Respondents to a 2021 survey conducted by NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members placed emotional intelligence as the most important skill of effective board chairs. In this blog, Elise Perraud defines emotional intelligence and explains why respondents placed the trait at the top of the list.Â
Could EQ be the attribute separating good from great board chairs? Read More »
In the last few days, OpenAI treated us with an unexpected real-life and real-time governance case study with the removal and reinstatement of Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. From a government perspective, a few aspects are particularly worth noting, from the unusual corporate and governance structures to decision-making.
Lessons in governance from OpenAI Read More »
In a recent blog, we explored the downside of paying lip service to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as a board and the consequences of assuming that DEI policies and strategies
Why making ED&I a high priority for boards is so powerful Read More »
It is not enough for boards to consider the impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the organisation and workforce; they must consider how the board itself embodies this. If the board is not leading from the front on issues and modelling behaviours, attitudes and a positive culture it makes a mockery of any policies and initiatives implemented, along with external statements made by the organisation.
Why boards can’t lie about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Read More »
