With the shortening of the economic cycles and the increasing likelihood of unforeseen economic uncertainties, the role of Independent Directors (IDs) has become more critical than ever in balancing shareholder and management...
Different stakeholders can have varying views and expectations of business in general, markets and the capitalist system, and also of individual companies and their boards. Views of some enterprises may also differ from those of...
Directors and boards should work for the future success of the companies for which they are responsible, but what might future success look like when uncertainties abound? How might their and stakeholder aspirations...
The world has seen a momentous change in the 21st century from consumerism and entrepreneurialism to a pandemic led focus on ESG: Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility and Purposeful Governance. For far too long...
A recent visit to my optometrist for eye test was an instigator to this article. After my test and a new prescription for lens, I chose to use an old frame of mine which was in good nick. I was told because I was not buying a new...
The real scrutiny that industry analysts, customers and even responsible millennials in the employee base are subjecting the company’s sustainability and ESG strategy to makes it imperative for all of Indian Inc. to take...
“All life is interrelated. We are all caught in an unescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affect us all indirectly.” Martin Luther King This past...
The start of a new calendar year can be a time for review, reflection, re-thinking, renewal and resolutions. For directors, these activities should involve more than defensive reactions to contemporary difficulties and short-term...
The ‘World Economic Order’ has three relatively novel characteristics: first, it has been subject to huge shocks; second, it has seen the emergence of great power conflict; and, third, it is being transformed by a...
Uncertain times are the test case of being faithful to the values and mission of a company or institution. The current uncertain and volatile times are like stormy weather on the sea. The Captain of a ship is challenged to...
