Why boards need to take action on power-hungry leaders
Leaders who consolidate power through retaining decision-making rights are willing to sacrifice their organization’s expected earnings in order to retain control....
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....
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....
May 31, 2022 • by Didier Cossin in Board of directors • 5 min read
There are more women on boards than ever – but is that really the end point of our diversity push? To really gain from diversity, the boards of the future will need...
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....
December 2, 2021 in Board of directors • 2 min read
Often members of boards don't realize when they are treading into situations that may have ethical implications. It is therefore a good idea to conduct reviews at regular intervals....
November 9, 2021 • by Didier Cossin, Michael Watkins, Richard Roi in Board of directors • 6 min read
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....
November 2, 2021 in Board of directors • 7 min read
Alpiq’s Antje Kanngiesser says the company’s sustainable business model is contributing to a better climate and security of supply....
September 10, 2021 • by Didier Cossin in Board of directors • 3 min read
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...
September 9, 2021 • by Didier Cossin in Board of directors • 3 min read
All stakeholders have unique sets of interest, which means problems can arise when they are at odds with each other....
September 8, 2021 • by Didier Cossin in Board of directors • 3 min read
When certain board members exercise influence over the others through compensation, favors, a relationship, or psychological manipulation conflicts can arise. It's best to check regularly to make sure the board doesn't face...
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