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The critical role of boards in developing strong ethics and compliance
Increasing regulation and public scrutiny of corporate behaviour means ethics and compliance is now a vital part of the boardroom agenda.
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Helping the board make better decisions
Putting in place the infrastructure, processes and materials to ensure a high-performing board.
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What sport can teach business about using strategy playbooks
Many coaches and players develop ‘playbooks’ for their teams to pivot and adapt to changing conditions to keep moving towards an ultimate aim, such as winning a race or scoring a goal. Similarly, business executives can develop strategy playbooks to help their firms be prepared to pivot and adapt to changing conditions as they pursue their strategic objectives.
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Making great investment decisions: Karen Hester, Adnams
The first of four films showcasing board members’ stories and how they ensure a long-term focus for their companies.
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How scenarios help navigate an uncertain world
Running the Shell Scenarios team from 2006 to 2022, Jeremy Bentham played a key role in identifying the risks and opportunities facing the energy giant. He explains how organisations can make sense of an uncertain world.
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A scenario planning guide for boards
To make long-term decisions, board members need a structured way to discuss the future. Dr Trudi Lang, a senior fellow in management practice at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, explains how any business can make use of scenario planning to do so.