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Rachel O'Connor Oct 29, 2026

Shaping the Future with Michele Romanow

What does good governance look like through Michele Romanow’s eyes? Insights on innovation, AI, and the power of human judgment…

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Barb Schimnowsky Nov 11, 2026
Building for Generations: How Four Cornerstones Capital Is Strengthening Its Governance

For Four Cornerstones Capital, good governance is about more than investment performance. Chief Investment Officer Michael Shapiro shares how the…

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Rachel O'Connor Oct 29, 2026
Shaping the Future with Michele Romanow

What does good governance look like through Michele Romanow’s eyes? Insights on innovation, AI, and the power of human judgment…

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Sara Boulet Oct 16, 2026
The Chair Your Family Enterprise Needs Next

Getting the transition right means looking beyond the appointment itself. What does the enterprise need from its next Chair?

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

Skills and experience tell you what a director brings to the table. Competencies tell you how they will contribute. Here…

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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.…

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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…

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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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