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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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Rachel O'Connor Dec 13, 2024
Reimagining Governance: Harnessing Generative AI for More Effective Boards

Over the past two years, the launch of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) has stood out as a potentially transformative…

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Manijeh Colabella Nov 15, 2024
Indigenomics on Bay Street: Perspectives on the Rise of Indigenous Corporate Directors

On October 17 and 18, 2025, I had the wonderful privilege of attending the second annual Indigenomics on Bay Street…

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Elizabeth (Liz) Watson Oct 29, 2024
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Reflecting on the Journey of Women on Boards

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the increased role women have been playing…

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Kayleigh Donahue Oct 24, 2024
From Conflict to Clarity: How Boards Can Manage Conflict of Interest

Conflicts of interest can compromise trust, decision-making, and organizational integrity. This article outlines practical steps for identifying, disclosing, and managing…

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Watson Oct 17, 2024
Women at Work: Reflections from Our Team in Honour of Women’s History Month

The 2024 theme for Women’s History Month is Women at Work: Economic Growth Past, Present and Future, encouraging us to…

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Watson Sep 30, 2024
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, on September 30th, the Watson offices observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, encouraging team members to…

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Jodi Butts Sep 23, 2024
Top 5 Workplace Culture Myths

As boards grapple with the challenges of shaping the modern workplace, they can often stumble over certain myths that undermine…

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Rachel O'Connor Sep 17, 2024
Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board

Strong boards don’t just happen; they are built through deliberate composition, evaluation, and development. This article outlines four essential practices:…

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Rachel O'Connor Jul 31, 2024
CEO Transition Challenges: Tough Questions and Hard Truths

CEO transitions are among the board’s most critical responsibilities—and often the most complex. Drawing from deep experience, we share the…

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