Watson Mar 07, 2024
The Best (and Worst) Advice We've Heard for Women in the Boardroom
Great advice can be transformational in shaping one’s career, particularly as more women successfully navigate their path to the boardroom.…
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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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Manijeh Colabella Feb 29, 2024
Getting on the Same Page About ESG
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) remains a complex and evolving topic for many boards, often leading to misalignment and tension.…
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Rachel O'Connor Jan 31, 2024
Priorities for Resilience
This is the fourth and final article in our four-part Resilience Series, From Nice Word to Powerful Action: The Board’s…
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Rachel O'Connor Jan 29, 2024
The Resilient Director
This is the third 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 Jan 24, 2024
The Resilient Board
This is the second 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 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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Watson Oct 26, 2015
Duties and Responsibilities of Directors for NFP organizations (Fourth Ed. by WATSON)
Duties and Responsibilities of Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations is recognized as essential reading for individuals who sit on not-for-profit boards…
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Watson Jun 23, 2015
20 Q's - Building and Sustaining an effective board by Liz Watson
Are you currently serving on a board? Thinking about accepting a directorship? Or interested in learning more about what such…
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