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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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Watson Apr 29, 2020
Evolving Board Practices in a Virtual World

It’s a new world, with rapid change, new challenges, and new opportunities. In the coming year, boards will be helping…

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Watson Apr 06, 2020
Beyond The Virtual Board Meeting - 10 considerations for Hosting an Engaging Online Event

You’ve probably had your first online board meeting to discuss the immediate impact and implications of COVID-19 on your organization…

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Watson Mar 31, 2020
Now is the Time: Make Sure your Emergengy Succession Plans are Crisis-Ready

As COVID-19 shakes the world, we can stop talking about the CEO being hit by the proverbial bus (or, more…

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Watson Mar 19, 2020
Board Meeting Practices Beyond the Physical Boardroom - In the Time of COVID-19

The Federal Government is encouraging individuals to reduce non-essential contact and advising against gatherings of 50+ people. Boards should alter…

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Watson Mar 06, 2020
International Women's Day 2020

International Women’s Day 2020 The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #EachforEqual – an equal world is an…

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Watson Feb 19, 2020
Trust - Relationships Within the Board (#3)

In the first two parts of our series on trust we explored how to establish trust when starting out on…

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Watson Feb 12, 2020
How to Rebuild Trust When it has Been Broken (#2)

In the second part of our three-part series on trust, we explore how to rebuild trust when it has been…

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Watson Feb 04, 2020
WATSON Presents at CPA BC Not-For-Profit Forum 2020

Natasha Himer will be a key speaker at the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Not-For-Profit Forum on February 12,…

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Watson Feb 04, 2020
How Can Boards and Management Collaborate to Build Trust (#1)

In the first part of our three-part series on trust, we explore how boards and management can collaborate to build…

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