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Why good boards make bad decisions

Harvard Corporate Governance

Reaching consensus may become the goal more than offering input and solutions; consequently, board members known for rationality and agility can become irrational and obstinate. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Introduction A widely accepted notion is that corporate boards function like well-oiled machines.

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The Asian Development Bank joins IVSC as a member

IVSC

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has joined the IVSC as an Institutional Member organisation, marking an important step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the financial and development sectors. Join the IVSC as a member!

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Starting your board journey: Six steps to guide director hopefuls

Mckinsey and Company

Here are six steps to becoming a board member. Serving on a corporate board can open new career vistas while rounding out your skills and experience. But how do you join one?

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Time to rethink talent in the boardroom

Harvard Corporate Governance

Providing interesting work opportunities and workplace flexibility options and developing a workplace culture that instils a sense of belonging are becoming key focus areas. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms. Iwasaki, Ms. Edelman, Ms. Chahed, Karen Bowman , and Kevin Tracey.

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Key updates to 2023 proxy voting guidelines

Harvard Corporate Governance

Overboarding Excessive director time commitments, or overboarding, can distract board members and cause oversight failures. While outside board service may help directors provide valuable perspectives to the companies they serve, extra workloads and stress can become liabilities, particularly in times of crisis. more…)

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A Guide to Becoming an Exceptional Non-Executive Director

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Emma Combe and Dee Symons, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Emma Combe and Dee Symons are members of the Board & CEO Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates. This post is based on their Russell Reynolds memorandum. They’re looking for T-shaped NEDs.

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Remarks by Commissioner Uyeda at the Practicing Law Institute’s 55th Annual Institute on Securities Regulation

Harvard Corporate Governance

Yesterday at this conference, leading practitioners and members of the Commission staff discussed a variety of issues affecting public companies. Posted by Mark T. Uyeda, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Editor's Note: Mark T. Uyeda is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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