Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Client Story September 30, 2021 A transformative journey: Global pharmaceutical leader applies human-centered design thinking to shape a next-gen internal audit vision Today’s corporate trailblazers have to go beyond responding to change — they must anticipate and be ready for it, even be the change agents themselves. The chief audit executive of one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies headquartered in the UK saw her role in these terms when the company needed to redefine its internal structure and strategy to respond more effectively to market needs… Blogs June 4, 2021 Collaboration Forum Series 5: Building a brighter future (Week-7) The future of the economy post-COVID-19: what’s next for consumers, workers and businesses? What does our post-pandemic future look like? Who are most likely to be the winners and the losers in the months and years to come? Has the economic damage caused by the pandemic caused irreversible damage or created a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform our economy and society and keep… Newsletter August 14, 2020 One Year Later: Does The Business Roundtable Statement Matter? A year ago, the Business Roundtable (BRT) released its “Purpose of a Corporation” [1] statement expressing a “fundamental commitment” to deliver value to all company stakeholders. Today, as the economy emerges from a terrible pandemic, does this statement matter to directors? The BRT’s statement in which 181 chief executives of prominent American companies committed to deliver value to… Blogs April 29, 2021 Get ready for the Great British shopping spree About John Ashcroft We are delighted to be partnering with Dr John Ashcroft to bring you the latest in a series of quarterly briefings and monthly updates on the UK and world economy. We will be looking at markets, growth and inflation and what this means for the UK finding its feet post-Brexit on the globally stage. John Ashcroft PhD, BSC.(Econ) FRSA CBIM is author of The Saturday Economist, a… Newsletter April 9, 2021 Board Effectiveness: The Fed’s Guidance Speaks to Resiliency On February 26, 2021, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) in the United States issued expectations for boards of large financial institutions as a standard for its regulators when they assess board effectiveness. The guidance applies to all domestic bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with total consolidated assets of $100 billion or more, with… Whitepaper July 23, 2020 Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Projects The Construction Recovery Road Map to Mitigate the Aftermath of COVID-19 Introduction The coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, known to the whole world as a global pandemic, has been the trending topic of the year, drastically impacting the economy and disrupting the lives of many people, businesses operating in numerous industries, financial markets and supply chains. All capital projects come with… Video February 18, 2021 Collaboration Forum Series 4: Optimism in tough times (Week-5) Stay Calm & Carry on – The Secret Lives of Humans Change can have significant psychological effects on us all. How has the pandemic affected you, your personal life and your business life? How has it affected those around you in your virtual workplace, especially those who are neurodivergent? How has it affected your children? Watch our session recording to get inspired and challenged by… Video January 21, 2021 Collaboration Forum Series 4: Optimism in tough times (Week-1) Daring to dream – planning for recovery and revival Join broadcaster and author Paul Mason to discuss how UK businesses should be preparing for a surge in consumer demand, while recognising fundamental changes that are occurring in workforce dynamics, our shifting role on the global stage and how an authentic corporate moral philosophy will become more important than ever in the years… Video January 28, 2021 Collaboration Forum Series 4: Optimism in tough times (Week-2) Living Disruption in the AI Age Join serial entrepreneur and disruptor Priya Lakhani OBE to discuss the mindset needed to seize new opportunities, leveraging the power of AI to make better decisions, the growing imperative of corporate responsibility and the enduring value of positive role models. Join us on Thursday for your weekly dose of inspiration and positivity! Newsletter October 15, 2020 10 ESG Reporting Questions Directors Should Consider Environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting has come into its own as a discipline, with most public companies now issuing sustainability reports. What’s the board’s role in ensuring these reports are responsive to investors’ needs? Load More