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Before you say yes: Five lenses for effective family due diligence before joining a family business board
February 5, 2026 • by Estelle Métayer, Marleen Dieleman in Board of directors • 10 min read • 
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Joining the board of a family business can be one of the most rewarding roles a director takes on, but it requires a different kind of due diligence. Beyond financials and formal...
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Why boards need to take action on power-hungry leaders
August 24, 2022 • by Richard Holden in Board of directors • 5 min read
Leaders who consolidate power through retaining decision-making rights are willing to sacrifice their organization’s expected earnings in order to retain control....
Young people need a voice on the board, say Leaders of tomorrow
June 17, 2022 in Board of directors • 7 min read
Finding a way to bridge the gap between generations is essential if we are to tackle massive global challenges. Student heads of the St Gallen’s Symposium state their case....
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Dangerous products recalled faster when women are on the board
March 24, 2022 • by Corinne Post, Kaitlin Wowak, George Ball, David J. Ketchen Jr in Board of directors • 6 min read
Pharmaceutical products with the most serious defects are recalled 28 days sooner with women in the boardroom, research shows....
The CEO’s post-pandemic survival guide: ESG targets take center stage
CEO turnover is rising after a COVID lull as boards place corporate culture and social responsibility at the heart of performance criteria, equal to shareholder value creation....
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Questions to help you identify potential conflicts of interest on your board: Part 4
The position of your company in society is something that needs to be taken into account when you consider how to maximize shareholder value.Board directors have a moral obligation not to take...
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