Reading time this month – 4 minutes In Caribbean and West African Folklore there is a character called Anansi who is seen to be the quintessential embodiment of wisdom. Often portrayed as a spider in the stories that bear his name, the tales in which he features use clear and simple messages to offer readers

This does not mean that I am not suggesting that the codes, tools and working practices they follow are not working, nor indeed that they are not necessary, but every time I hear about a failure it’s clear that something must be missing. When I read Matthew Syed’s book Black Box Thinking, I understood that

General interview advice All the traditional advice about attending an interview, of which you will be well aware, remains valid. When you applied you should have tailored your CV to demonstrate how your skills and experience match up to the needs of the organisation, but when you hear that you have got an interview it

So, in this blog post I’m looking back at the subjects I’ve covered in 2016 which I hope will encourage you to reflect on your progress as well as helping you focus on steps that will help you to become a more effective governance practitioner.  Chairing Meetings Effectively In January I looked at the role

Mrs May has also alluded to this review focusing on “unlisted” companies causing us to look ‘Beyond The FTSE’ which is the theme I launched earlier this month with the Diversity in the Boardroom Campaigns latest publication.   I launched the Diversity in the Boardroom Campaign two years ago alongside a group of leading figures

1. Before you Join Think about why you wanted to join this board and how your background and skills will be of benefit to the organisation.   You are already aware of the duties of a director as highlighted by the Companies Act 2016. As a refresher you have a fiduciary duty to the company