A peek at non-executive directors, guardians of governance

In the intricate world of governance, where decisions shape the destiny of companies, funds and financial markets, we find a group of unsung heroes known as non-executive directors (NEDs).   Think of them as wise overseers with a wealth of experience from various industries who bring a fresh, objective perspective to …

The corporate secretary, glorified clerk or guardian of governance?

Corporate Secretary is a role commonly integrated in the Anglo-Saxon corporate culture. In continental Europe, it’s often seen as an administrative support function only. However, societal expectations, regulatory pressure and court decisions are drastically changing the perception of the corporate secretary, which is becoming a key element for organisations’ success. …

Novel Coronavirus: A guide to business endurance

Never underestimate the small, neither in life, nor in business. Not even if the size of your opponent isn’t visible to your eyes.  The diameter of COVID-19, colloquially called “coronavirus”, is around 120 nanometers (nm). Write down the number “120” on a paper sheet; then, add six zeros before that …

Gender equality at the workplace: where we stand and where we want to go

If we had to paint each month with a different colour, March would be purple.  Purple embodies spirituality, creativity, dignity and royalty.  Internationally, it’s the colour that symbolises women. The choosing of this colour seems to have been inspired by the flag that the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)⁠—a …

The Agile methodology’s enemies, debunked

Agile has been revolutionising the IT world over the last three decades, accelerating software delivery and maintainability and improving the engineering practice as a whole. Nowadays, its principles and practices have moved across a broad range of industries and functions. It has proved it can enhance businesses’ ability to manage …

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