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Watson Aug 27, 2026

Fit for the Future: 2026 GPC Best Practices Survey Report

Good governance practices matter. But adopting them is only the start. The 2026 GPC Best Practices Survey Report explores how boards

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Watson Aug 27, 2026
Fit for the Future: 2026 GPC Best Practices Survey Report

Good governance practices matter. But adopting them is only the start. The 2026 GPC Best Practices Survey Report explores how boards

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Barb Schimnowsky Aug 21, 2026
The Smartest Leaders Don’t Go It Alone: Why More Private Companies Are Building Advisory Boards Before They Need One

For many private company owners, success has come from trusting their instincts. They built the business, navigated uncertainty, made difficult

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Barb Schimnowsky Apr 16, 2026
From Spotlight to Stewardship: The Human Side of Family Business Leadership Transition

For many family enterprises, the most visible part of a leadership transition is naming a successor. Choosing the right leader

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Watson Mar 31, 2026
Rewiring the Board: Practical Shifts in Director Engagement, Recruitment, and Evaluation

In Canada, public company boards are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that independent directors are doing more than fulfilling oversight

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Watson Feb 28, 2026
Leading with Voice, Courage, and Community: A Conversation With Mitzie Hunter

In our latest Purpose-Led CEO Interview Series, we spoke with Mitzie Hunter, President & CEO of the Canadian Women’s

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Rachel O'Connor Feb 26, 2026
Steady Hands, Stormy Seas: How Credit Union Boards Are Governing Through a Generational Turning Point

The Year Ahead for Credit Unions 2025 tested credit union resilience – and 2026 will be no different. In an environment that combines

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Barb Schimnowsky Feb 21, 2026
The Governance Dividend: Why High-Performing Families Get Structure Right

For many enterprising families, governance is viewed as a necessity rather than a performance lever - introduced once complexity increases,

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Watson Jan 30, 2026
Charles Brown on Purpose, Trust and Courage as Leadership Imperatives

In this edition of our Purpose-Led CEO Interview Series, we sat down with Charles Brown, President & CEO of LifeLabs,

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Rachel O'Connor Jan 29, 2026
Shaping the Future with JP Gladu: Bringing Generational Perspective to the Boardroom

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we explore the perspectives of directors who are shaping governance as it’s

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