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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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Watson Sep 27, 2023
Introducing Moritz Hirche and Sara Boulet

Get to know Sara Boulet and Moritz Hirche, two outstanding professionals who joined our team over the summer. They both…

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Watson Aug 22, 2023
Announcing Manijeh Colabella and Jodi Butts as Partners at WATSON

We are thrilled to announce that Jodi Butts and Manijeh Colabella are now Partners at WATSON! Manijeh and Jodi have…

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Watson Mar 30, 2023
First of its Kind Governance Training Program to Provide Police Board Members with Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence to Oversee Policing In British Columbia

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the BC Police Boards Training Program in partnership with the Ministry of…

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Watson Mar 30, 2023
Governance Professionals Day

March 29, 2023 was National Governance Professionals Day. In celebration, we’re spotlighting some of our colleagues with backgrounds working as…

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Watson Mar 08, 2023
International Women's Day 2023: Embrace Equity

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day – Embrace Equity – is especially close to our hearts here at…

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Watson Jan 19, 2023
WATSON Webinar: Exploring the Link Between Gender Equality and ESG

The connection between Gender Equality and ESG may seem obvious with Gender Equality neatly fitting into the ‘S’ of ESG.…

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Watson Sep 30, 2022
How WATSON is Spending the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to commemorate the legacy of the residential school…

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Watson Sep 28, 2022
From the Throne Room to the Board Room: Three Leadership Lessons from Queen Elizabeth II

On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away after 69 years as monarch and head of state for 15…

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Watson Sep 01, 2022
NEW - An Intentional Approach to Governance - WATSON's W Model

When governance is not working well, directors usually know there is an issue. But unless they are steeped in governance…

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