It's back to school for directors

Jul 2011

Choose university classroom or customized speakers’ programs.

How to raise your board's governance IQ?

May 2011

Selecting the right director program can be a challenge.

Here comes the next generation of recruiting

Apr 2011

Finding the right set of skills to match the needs of a board is not always easy.

Takeover don'ts: lessons from J.Crew

Mar 2011

The board is being criticized for the way it handled a takeover overture.

Negotiating executive employment contracts

Feb 2011

Substantive negotiations should address the needs of both sides.

Director education: demand for detail

Jun 2010

With increasing pressure on corporate directors to keep up to date on hot topics, there is growing demand for director training to be detailed, efficient and well-targetted

Striking the right balance

Jan 2010

Lifetime achievement
Peter Clapman

Lights, camera, leadership

Dec 2009

• Effective communication is more important than ever
• Most managers – even CEOs – are not good at public speaking
• Preparation is the key to presenting yourself in the best possible light
• Media training is important, but so is an understanding of what to say
• Investors and media are demanding more and more contact from managers

New direction

Nov 2009

• Rapid regulatory change has left gaps in directors’ knowledge
• Flexibility in course provision needed to fit in with hectic schedules
• More tailored programs being designed to meet specific needs
• Greater emphasis on courses in risk management