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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 Dec 04, 2025
Better Boards, Brighter Futures: Priorities for Association Governance

A Sector in Transition Member-based associations are in their most significant period of transformation in a generation. Economic headwinds, demographic…

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Rachel O'Connor Nov 21, 2025
Shaping the Future with Jill Gardiner

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we explore the perspectives of directors redefining governance for a world that won’t…

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Jodi Butts Nov 18, 2025
Board Alignment: Balancing Purpose, Strategy, and Culture

Serving on a board is demanding in any era. Today, geopolitical risk, economic uncertainty, technological disruptions, and consideration for a…

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Rachel O'Connor Oct 28, 2025
Shaping the Future with Jo Mark Zurel

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we highlight the voices of directors who are redefining what governance looks like…

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Watson Oct 22, 2025
Beyond the Network: Why the Future of Board Recruitment Demands More Than Connections

The future of board recruitment isn’t about speed or networks. It’s about creating a high impact, engaged and results-oriented board…

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Sara Boulet Oct 22, 2025
Key Conversations for Family Business Owners: Strategy and Leadership

Owners of family enterprises carry responsibilities that go beyond financial results. They balance long-term vision with day-to-day performance - choices…

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Geoff Schoenberg Oct 09, 2025
How to Spot and Shift Challenging Director Habits

Director behaviour shapes board effectiveness. It shapes whether conversations are candid or closed, whether people are curious or defensive, and…

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Elizabeth (Liz) Watson Sep 08, 2025
Why Boards Need to Talk Labour Relations Before the Strike

Labour Day just passed, and labour action has been making headlines. From Air Canada’s flight attendants to the BC Government…

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Rachel O'Connor Jun 24, 2025
Shaping the Future With Estelle Métayer

In our Shaping the Future With… series, we explore the perspectives of directors who are redefining what governance looks like.…

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