Watson Jul 30, 2020
Succession Beyond the CEO
The current state of the world has put CEO succession in sharp focus (more on that here). At the same…
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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 Jul 16, 2020
How Effective is your Board's Approach to Stakeholder Capitalism
World Economic Forum, Davos Manifesto 2020: “The purpose of a company is to engage all its stakeholders in shared and…
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Watson Jul 08, 2020
Is Your Resume Board Ready?
When it comes to getting on a board, the resume that got you your job may not make it past…
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Watson Jul 02, 2020
The Chair-CEO Relationship During a Crisis
In a crisis, no matter the sector or organization, CEOs and chairs have to recalibrate their relationship and engagement to…
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Watson Jun 18, 2020
Reflections From The Pandemic: What it Means for Governance and Leadership
We are through the initial shock of the COVID-19 crisis and adapting to a different reality, one that continues to…
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Watson Jun 04, 2020
10 Questions Boards Should be asking About CEO Transition
Was your board in the middle of a CEO transition when COVID-19 hit? You’re not alone. With a median global…
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Watson Jun 03, 2020
Together We Can Make The Change We Want
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing…
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Watson May 21, 2020
Chairing in the New Paradigm
Board meetings are changing, and board chairs needs to change with them. With a quick shift to virtual meetings, boards…
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Watson May 06, 2020
How Should You Evaluate Your CEO’s Performance This Year?
Is CEO evaluation the last thing on your mind right now? We get it. In the face of ongoing disruption…
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