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… Continue Reading Top 5 Workplace Culture Myths
The Work of the Board
Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board
Top Practices for Board Development, Evaluation, and Composition Today’s boards have a tall order. The demands of oversight are significant… Continue Reading Shaping, Evaluating, and Developing Your Board
Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance
You may have noticed a few changes to our look and feel over the past few months at Watson –… Continue Reading Enhancing Board Effectiveness: A Layered Approach to Governance
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Article
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… Continue Reading Focusing on the G of ESG
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
Three Keys to Strategic Planning
Liz Watson QC joins the panel at the 2015 BC School Trustees Association Winter Academy to talk about Strategic Planning: How… Continue Reading Three Keys to Strategic Planning
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
In the Shadow of Weinstein Woes: How Boards Should Be Thinking About Sexual Harassment
“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
Finding & Supporting Your CEO, Article
The Time Between Meetings
Governance doesn’t stop when the boardroom door closes after the meeting ends. While decisions cannot be made, nor courses altered,… Continue Reading The Time Between Meetings
Achieving Alignment & Engagement, Article
New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
By: Heather Kelsall, Senior Governance Analyst You may not make it to the gym past January but set some new… Continue Reading New Years Resolutions ; 5 ideas to start the conversation
Building a Strong Board, Article
Is your Board Ready to go Public?
You’ve decided to take your company public. This is an exciting time in your company’s evolution, but there is a… Continue Reading Is your Board Ready to go Public?
Understanding Your Board’s Performance, Article
Draw on Strengths of Family Business Governance
Good governance is always important. But add family relationships to the dynamic around the table and you might just see… Continue Reading Draw on Strengths of Family Business Governance