Labour Day just passed, and labour action has been making headlines. From Air Canada’s flight attendants to the BC Government… Continue Reading Why Boards Need to Talk Labour Relations Before the Strike
Conflicts of interest can compromise trust, decision-making, and organizational integrity. This article outlines practical steps for identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts, whether they are actual, potential, or perceived. It emphasizes the importance of proactive governance, including clear policies, regular training, and open communication, to navigate complex situations and uphold ethical standards. By fostering transparency and accountability, organizations can mitigate risks and maintain stakeholder confidence. Continue Reading From Conflict to Clarity: How Boards Can Manage Conflict of Interest
As boards grapple with the challenges of shaping the modern workplace, they can often stumble over certain myths that undermine… Continue Reading Top 5 Workplace Culture Myths
Happy New Year! As we welcome in the new year, my inbox is filled with publications telling directors what they… Continue Reading Three Key Areas Where Boards Can Have an Impact in 2022: A Letter from Liz Watson
People in a New Paradigm The summer months lend themselves well for time for reflection and perhaps this summer more… Continue Reading People in a New Paradigm
“How should directors respond to the recent high profile cases of sexual harassment cases in the workplace?” The spectre of… Continue Reading In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
How Can the Board Really Know What’s Happening with Culture, Leadership, and People Risk Inside the Organization? “We’ve made a… Continue Reading Mission Control
The current state of the world has put CEO succession in sharp focus (more on that here). At the same time, it… Continue Reading Succession Beyond the CEO
Whenever people are together, they create a culture for how they interact, whether deliberately or unconsciously. Culture can be subtle… Continue Reading Board Oversight of Culture
Your ears perk up – what did the CEO just say? Here you are, a director participating in the last… Continue Reading In the Boardroom: COVID, Travel and Tone at the Top
