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Evaluating the tone from the bottom up

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:03:47 GMT

When evaluating a firm focus is always at the top asking the Board their views with the assumption that the 'tone' will be the same throughout the organisation and that the Board will know what's happening at grass roots. As BP recently showed this is not always the case and corporate risks known at the bottom of the organisation may not be reaching the top. Views and values may differ .

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Project sponsorship - a 21st century skill for directors

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:21:11 GMT

In this article Sarah Barnes looks at how adopting a project-based culture can enable directors to channel company resources quickly and effectively to areas that need them most. We also consider what attributes they need to be leaders in such an environment.
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The Bribery Act - another day another headache!

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:38:42 GMT
The Bribery Act and the role of the Board - another day another headache! Julie Pardy explores the meaning of the new act and its impact on financial services Boards .
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Collective Boardroom Behaviour - stampede or a united voice?

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:48:28 GMT
Continuining our series on Board effectiveness Judy Delaforce examines collective Boardroom behaviour and its positives and negatives .
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Challenge v Disruption - finding the balance for NEDs and the FSA

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:41:36 GMT
In our series on Board effectiveness Judy Delaforce looks at finding the right balance for Non-Executive Directors and the FSA in terms of how much challenge is appropriate .
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Any Questions? PLEASE - Any questions?

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:43:50 GMT
How much do people outside the finance function understand about finance, what impact does this have and how can the finance function help? Phil Ingle explores these questions in this article previously published by the ICAEW .
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Strategic and Inspirational v Tactical and Defensive

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:40:13 GMT
In our series on senior management issues Bob White looks at the age old problem of the difficulties on deciding between a strategic or tactical approach .
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How to ensure the new non-exec is up to speed and up to scratch

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 12:38:22 GMT
Continuing our series of articles on Board effectiveness Judy Delaforce looks at how to make the most of the non-executives and ensure that a new non-executive joining the Board is up to speed and up to scratch .
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Ensuring your Board understands financial analysis and controls

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:33:17 GMT
In our series of articles on Board effectiveness Eithne McManus looks at the necessity of the Board understanding financial analysis and controls .
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Getting the most from Board evaluations

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:33:30 GMT
Traditionally the Chairman and Company Secretary have had sole domain over Board evaluations, but since the advent of the Walker Review and the subsequent regulatory repercussions this is no longer the case. Judy Delaforce discusses the Compliance director's role and influence .
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