The dilemma of Directors balancing the need to have stake in the company's success, yet also the independence to make unbiased decisions. Read this concise summary of this AFR article which discusses the directors' dilemma and the trends of directors moving forward....
Learn how the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) is shifting shift from a PR-centric role to a more strategic role significant to a company's long term value creation. This post references material from this article from the Harvard Business Review....
In-House Lawyers are better positioned for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) than private practice firms, according to legal influencer Alex Su. Learn why below from this article shared from Lawyers Weekly. THIS ARTICLE'S KEY TAKEAWAYS: Corporate or...
Board diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become a top priority for boards due to the new guidelines from organisations and stakeholder pressures. There are 5 common barriers to board diversity and 10 ways to overcome these barriers. The following information...
In-House Counsel's role in boosting cyber security in Australia is vital. Defining In-House Counsel's role in cyber security for each organisation is vital. This ensures legal input can help shape the organisations policies and processes moving forward. In-House...
Developing a global approach to sustainability reporting may require an adjustment to the local legal context when implementing global climate change reporting standards in Australia. Ensuring careful consideration with how climate disclosures interact with the...
Shifting stakeholder expectations around companies having a stance on social issues is increasing. Leading more Board responsibility to make decisions regarding when to act and when not to act. Ultimately to protect the company from reputational and financial...
Boards anticipate increased long-term growth when transitioning to net zero. However, there is a concern that leaders aspirations are stronger than the reality of the situation. Continue reading to see the challenges leaders may face when transitioning to net zero and...
The SEC is going to begin implementing changes to cybersecurity regulations which will require boards of public companies to disclose further information about their cybersecurity policies, procedures and action plans. This article is an indicator what the next 1-2...
Organisations globally have been allocating an increased amount of resources towards improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)*, making the case for a strong ESG proposition evermore compelling. However, McKinsey & Company believe that the...
Learn about the eight practices that HBR believe are 'What Makes an Effective Executive'. An effective executive does not need to be a leader in the typical sense of the word, and the demand for effective executives is much too great to be satisfied by those few...
Learn why Board Meeting Minutes really matter in your organisation and how to improve the minutes process. Resources from this article are derived primarily from BoardPro's 'Board Meeting Minutes Template', if you'd like to download the complete document. THIS...