You may be an experienced NED or have sat in many a board meeting, but if you are soon to be taking on or preparing for a new chair role, even the best board members may need to be reminded of what it takes to be an effective chair. According to Hans Christian Iversen,…
In March 2018, NEDonBoard hosted a conference. Jeremy Small addressed the audience on the importance of effective corporate governance and the role of the NED sitting in the boardroom. What is corporate governance? Corporate governance is the structure and processes designed to create long-term value. There are five main factors affecting corporate governance that…
Predictions by Ian Lloyd, Director at Vistage UK. Human interaction is back. the link between positive working relationships and increased collaboration and job satisfaction is nothing new. Look at Apple’s new facility and Google Cafés as examples of what’s possible when people stop emailing and start talking. While technology can make us more efficient we…
In March 2018, NEDonBoard hosted a conference, Tomorrow’s Business: Tomorrow’s Board. In this article, we share some of the insights given by our outstanding speakers and panellists: Jeremy Small, Anna Marks, Dr. Yvonne Thompson CBE, Gillian Karran-Cumberlege, Elisabeth Stheeman, Jemima Coleman, Neil Sinclair, Abeed Janmohamed and Sharon Constancon. Here is a summary a few…
What are the most effective boardroom behaviours you have witnessed ? I would certainly start with constructive challenging, but one where people are treating each other with respect. The chairman sets the tone, and if it’s a poor chairman then people will be treated with disrespect [and perhaps a] curt manner. You’ll find non-executives trying…
