Our Insights

Drawing on our work across hundreds of Boards, we delve beneath the surface of governance, leadership, and culture to offer reflections and research that could be immediately valuable for your Board.

Spotlight

Jodi Butts Sep 24, 2026

What Makes a Great Director? The Watson Director Competency Framework

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces" gap="0px"][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDJTIxLS0lMjAlM0QlM0QlM0

View Article
View Article
Jodi Butts Sep 24, 2026
What Makes a Great Director? The Watson Director Competency Framework

[vc_row full_width="stretch_row_content_no_spaces" gap="0px"][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDJTIxLS0lMjAlM0QlM0QlM0

View Article
Rachel O'Connor Sep 09, 2026
Shaping the Future with Lori-Ann Beausoleil

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we explore the perspectives of directors helping boards navigate a rapidly changing world.

View Article
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

View Article
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

View Article
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

View Article
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

View Article
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

View Article
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

View Article
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,

Help your Board work smarter

Contact us
Image