Get ready for the activist stress test
This is your wake-up call… Shareholder activism is a revealing stress test for boards, exposing whether governance, capital discipline, and strategy hold under pressure....
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The perfect power couple? When the board needs an executive chair
May 26, 2026 • by Hans-Christoph Hirt, Roger Barker in Corporate governance • 11 min read • 
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A valuable source of stability and leadership capacity, or a governance model that blurs accountability and boxes in the CEO? Hans-Christoph Hirt and Roger Barker explore the benefits and pitfalls of the...
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Before you say yes: Five lenses for effective family due diligence before joining a family business board
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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WEF Unplugged: Geopolitics, sustainability, and a look behind the scenes
January 23, 2026 • by David Bach, Julia Binder in Corporate governance • 1 min read • 
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Live from Davos: IMD’s Julia Binder and David Bach cut through the headlines on geopolitics, AI, energy – and competing visions for the international order....
From C-suite to board seat: How to lead by stepping backÂ
Marie-France Tschudin suggests seven ways to succeed and make a positive impact as a board member. She says it’s vital to stay in your lane, gain as much meaningful experience as possible,...
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