Governance

How CEOs Show Birth Order Behaviour
Firstborns and younger siblings have very different tastes for risk

Why Partisan CEOs Wear Rose-Coloured Glasses
When their favoured president is in the Oval Office, chief executives issue overly optimistic forecasts
Ready to Build Your Board Career?
Board service can be both satisfying and good for your resumé. But where to start? We spoke to experts for advice
Stakeholderism Needs a Reality Check
How should organizations resolve the inherent conflicting interests of modern capitalism?
The Gender Stereotypes Behind Investor Uprisings
Shareholder activists count on a more receptive welcome when company CEOs are women
Green-Savvy Board Members Make Their Mark
A firm’s environmental performance rises with board member expertise and strong governance
The Hidden Message in What Executives Say
Discover the role of vocal cues in investor decision-making
The Superpower Every Chief Marketer Needs
How can CMOs deal with a chief executive who is intent on cutting the marketing budget?
Why Board Gender Quotas Are Nothing to Fear
When boards were forced to recruit more female members, corporate performance held steady and might have even improved
On Proxy Overload and Biased Ballots
How corporate governance can be undermined when shareholders and their advisors can’t keep up
Where ESG Doesn’t Pay Off
Tying executive pay to environmental or social outcomes sounds like a good idea. In practice, it’s throwing good money after bad
Hockey Canada’s Humbling Lesson for Boards
How key players who should have known better put the puck in their own net