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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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Rachel O'Connor Jan 23, 2024
Resilience is a Nice Word

This is the first in our four-part Resilience Series, From Nice Word to Powerful Action: The Board’s Role in Creating…

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Rachel O'Connor Nov 30, 2023
Emergency Succession: Beyond Names to a Playbook for Preparedness

We’ve seen so many complex succession stories in the news recently about boards that are seemingly unprepared for emergency succession;…

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Elizabeth (Liz) Watson Oct 25, 2023
Organizations Deserve Diverse Boards

By now, we’ve all seen plenty of evidence that diverse, inclusive boardrooms are good for organizations. So why aren’t Canadian…

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Manijeh Colabella Feb 23, 2023
Focusing on the G of ESG

Last year, WATSON brought together board directors in Vancouver and Toronto for a coast-to-coast conversation. In multiple sessions, our governance…

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Rachel O'Connor Feb 23, 2023
Is Your CEO Succession Up to Scratch?

Many organizations invest time in CEO succession planning, yet transitions often falter due to overlooked steps. This article presents ten…

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Elizabeth (Liz) Watson Jan 17, 2023
Is Canadian Culture Preventing Constructive Dialogue?

Regardless of the issue on the agenda, the quality of the board’s contribution depends on the quality of the conversation.…

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Watson Sep 01, 2022
People in a New Paradigm

People in a New Paradigm The summer months lend themselves well for time for reflection and perhaps this summer more…

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Elizabeth (Liz) Watson Jan 18, 2022
Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson

Happy New Year! As we welcome in the new year, my inbox is filled with publications telling directors what they…

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Elizabeth (Liz) Watson Oct 29, 2021
Good Governance is Not About Rules, Votes and Control

Have you, like me, been glued to the Rogers saga playing out in the media? As a lawyer, mediator and…

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