July 14, 2021
Directors are usually intelligent, successful people capable of stepping into the same decision traps as other people. Yet, some manage to make fewer mistakes than others. So, are some people more “trap resistant” than others?
June 28, 2021
As directors, it is not appropriate for you to prescribe a plan for return to work; that is management’s responsibility. It is incumbent upon you to consider the risks accompanying the return to work, in what may be a different work environment, with different employee expectations than in the past.
May 19, 2021
A well-known concept from psychology is the confirmation bias that describes people's tendency to recognize, remember, and value new information that confirms what they already believe. The idea is not difficult to understand, but it is surprisingly challenging to interrupt. Why? Because unconscious biases are more than cognitive processes, they are emotional, making it more challenging to dislodge them.
May 5, 2021
How well are you navigating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) maturity in your organization? Have you developed milestones to assess the breadth of your efforts […]
April 13, 2021
Directors may differ in every significant way––in their initial talents, aptitudes, and temperaments––everyone can change and grow through application and experience. Gone are the days of directors discussing every topic ad nauseum. Here to stay are days of pivotal decisions and strategic actions.
March 16, 2021
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasing in prominence - across the globe. Delivering shareholder value, maintaining financial strength, being recognized as a top employer, excelling in marketing, capturing a large market share, and consistently having highly satisfied clients may not be sufficient to sustain your company and personal reputation.
January 27, 2021
Directors have reason to view the next years with optimism, in several industries. Pent-up demand for services in some sectors, combined with steady demand in others, will lead to continued growth. Savvy directors already recognize the following opportunities and are guiding their management teams appropriately. Which ones apply to your business?
January 7, 2021
Do you believe that people can achieve whatever they set their minds to? Do you believe that if you work hard, you will be rewarded? Do you believe that where there is a will, there is a way?
December 16, 2020
Oversight of risk has long been an important role of directors. Boards and executives alike are identifying greater complexity, citing political instability, legal and regulatory constraints, local product safety and environmental laws, tax regulations, local labour laws, trade policies, and currency regulations.
