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Collective intelligence
Critical thinking in business: leave no stone unturned
Just 10% of businesses say they have the quality…
Board & management papers
Be more Apple, less Xerox: 4 communication tips that turn great ideas into action
Great ideas — even ones that might change the…
Board & management papers
Great communication: call your BLUF to get your message across
Learn how to improve communication in business by…
Board & management papers
How to write an executive summary that gets your reader on your side
The best executive summaries go beyond setting…
Interview
Eamonn Hughes: “The story isn't just in the numbers.”
Eamonn Hughes, CFO at Peabody, discusses the…
Interview
Kate Owen: “Strong relationships open opportunities for development.”
Kate Owen, Director of Governance at Elemental…
Interview
Sally Johnson: “We can't just chase profits in a specific quarter.”
Sally Johnson, CFO at Pearson, explains why…
AI-powered reporting
The best businesses tackle the tough questions head-on. Here’s why, and how you can do it too
Learn how to tackle tough questions head-on,…
Interview
Truett Tate: “There’s no room for ego in the boardroom.”
Truett Tate, Chair at TLC Lions, discusses the…
Interview
Louise Smith: “Social media has the power today to bring down banks.”
Louise Smith, Chair at Stripe and Innovate…
Board & management papers
Board packs are getting worse. Here’s why and how to fix it.
Less than half of directors and governance…
Interview
Stephen Oxley: “Integrate non-financial metrics into everything you do and sustainability becomes a natural part of decision-making."
Stephen Oxley, CFO at Johnson Matthey, explains…
Events
The role of female technology leaders
Women working in tech face extra challenges. What…
Board portal
4 ways corporate service providers can better meet their clients’ needs with a board portal
From improved collaboration to enhanced…
Board & management papers
How to turn critical thinking into a business superpower
Discover the importance of asking the right…
Interview
Connie Collingsworth: “The board shouldn’t have to read between the lines.”
Connie Collingsworth, independent director at…
Corporate governance
The FCA’s s166 — Passing skilled person reviews takes more than skill
The FCA are taking a more “aggressive” stance…
Events
What big questions are on the minds of business leaders for 2024?
150 business leaders share the question that…
Technology
New research reveals directors’ concerns about tech literacy in the boardroom
Directors worry they cannot effectively oversee…
Board & management papers
The 3 communication habits your business needs, and how to make them stick
Improve your business communication with these…
Technology
The definitive guide to AI for the board pack
AI can bring tangible benefits to board reporting…
Board & management papers
How the QDI Principle can help you write better board packs
Improve your board packs with the QDI Principle…
Interview
Peter Birch: “We’re trying to make sure that what we say aligns exactly with what we do.”
Peter Birch, CFO at AJ Bell, explains how to…
CEO
Two heads are better than one
Discover the power of collective intelligence in…
Interview
John Worth: “The best legacy that anyone can leave is to pass on your experiences and knowledge.”
John Worth, Group CFO at Hastings Group Holdings,…
Board & management papers
The three capabilities every business needs to move faster
Discover the three essential capabilities that…
Interview
Aidan Connolly: “The CFO’s role is, by definition, a contradiction.”
Aidan Connolly, Group CFO at Travelodge, sums up…
ExCo
Board Intelligence co-CEOs publish “essential guide” for business leaders
Discover the secrets to building enduringly…
Interview
Carole Cran: “The CFO has an opportunity to act as a catalyst.”
Carole Cran, CFO at Forth Ports and Non-Executive…
Technology
AI and board reporting: is there a Board PackGPT in our future?
AI cannot, and should not, create your board…
Interview
Stuart Geddes: “ESG represents something of an opportunity whilst simultaneously presenting a real challenge.”
Stuart Geddes, CIO at Ocorian, explores the…
Board & management papers
A guide to creating effective board packs
Board packs serve as conversation catalysts in…
CEO
The definitive guide to the CEO’s report
The CEO’s report can be invaluable for CEOs and…
Collective intelligence
Introducing the “Collective Intelligence” book
Read Pippa’s journey to better communication in…
Collective intelligence
What is collective intelligence and why does it matter?
Learn about the concept of collective…
Interview
Louise Britnell: “Rampant short-termism is a real and credible danger to making progress.”
Louise Britnell, CFO at The Co-operative Bank…
Interview
Duncan Magrath: “Lead by example and by doing the right thing.”
Duncan Magrath, CFO at Alfa Financial Software,…
Interview
Brad Greve: “Businesses need talent, communities need fair representation, and everyone needs a chance.”
Brad Greve, CFO at BAE Systems, shares insights…
Interview
Candida Davies: “We don’t just want to deliver on time, we want to be sure we did it in the right way.”
Candida (Candy) Davies, CFO at RWS Group,…
Board portal
How board portals keep your information secure from cyberthreats
Most boards of directors lack the tools to secure…
Interview
Tara Cemlyn-Jones: “Everyone in an organisation has a role to play in changing culture.”
Tara Cemlyn-Jones, CEO at 25x25, shares insights…
Interview
BoardClic / Board Intelligence: Q&A with Monica Lagercrantz and Malin Lombardi
We sat down with BoardClic founders Monica…
Interview
Arnaud Misset: “When people don’t understand something, it soon becomes easy not to care.”
Arnaud Misset, CACEIS' Chief Digital Officer,…
Partner announcement
BoardClic and Board Intelligence enter partnership
Discover our new partnership with BoardClic:…
Interview
Victoria Penrice: “I realised it wasn’t good enough to be just ‘good enough.’”
Victoria Penrice, immediate past President of…
Interview
Sükrü Evrengün: “Making decisions quickly is absolutely crucial.”
Sükrü Evrengün, CEO at Bolder Group, shares…
Events
Proposed revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code: what do directors need to know?
The UK Corporate Governance Code is changing:…
Case study
How Waystone gained a day back of their working week with the Board Intelligence board portal
Discover how Waystone improved operational…
Interview
Peter Burrows: “One of the greatest challenges is making sense of that data so you can communicate it.”
Peter Burrows, CEO of Cambridge Building Society,…
Interview
Samir Pandiri: “The risk of being left behind should scare anyone.”
Samir Pandiri, Group President of Apex Group,…
Interview
Declan Hourican: “We can't fight fraud on our own, we need all stakeholders to help us tackle it.”
Declan Hourican, CFO at TSB Bank, highlights…
Opinion
Are you connected with the soul of your company?
We must all search harder for the soul of our…
Events
Race equity - the latest developments and priorities for boards
Learn about the latest developments and…
Opinion
Discovering and nurturing tomorrow’s wealth creators
Project Can Do is empowering young students to…
Interview
Andy Morrow: “If you have a business that is anti-societal then that’s a problem.”
Public Digital's CFO, Andy Morrow, shares his…
Interview
Romaney O'Malley: “Ensure you’re getting an outcome that’s good for everyone, and not just your bottom line.”
Romaney O'Malley, bolttech's Group CFO, shares…
Opinion
Asylum — Is business playing its part?
Businesses and their boards should play their…
Board portal
How to switch board portal in 4 simple steps
Switching board portal can seem overwhelming, but…
Interview
Joe Moynihan: “The advent of greater automation and AI tools should drive better decision-making.”
Joe Moynihan, CEO at Jersey Finance, discusses…
Opinion
Memo to the chair: Unhappy about ticking those ESG boxes? Then lead from the front
Shouldn’t company boards now be on a war footing?
Interview
Kelly Devine: “Culture needs to continually evolve to meet the business needs of today, and prepare for the business needs of tomorrow.”
Here, Kelly gives her top tips for demistifying…
Interview
Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE: “I think as much about the choreography of the discussion as about the paper.”
Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE, chair at NICE, gives her…
Interview
Jeff Davies: “We’ve got clarity on what it looks like to be doing the right thing.”
Jeff Davies, Group CFO at Legal and General,…
Opinion
Creativity — a basic requirement for business students
Business students aren’t known for their…
Board portal
What is a board portal? A complete guide
Board portals allow leaders access to a secure…
Case study
How MPS revolutionised their board reporting with Board Intelligence
Working with the Medical Protection Society,…
Case study
How TSB transformed their board papers with Board Intelligence
Find out how leading retail bank TSB tapped into…
Technology
Four things that make fund service providers switch to Board Intelligence
From Waystone to Ocorian, the world’s largest…
Interview
Sarah Rapson: “We are taking the opportunity to bolster the Code where we feel the reporting is weaker.”
Sarah Rapson is deputy CEO at the FRC. She…
Interview
Jill Shedden MBE: “Non-executives need to turn up as people, rather than their CVs.”
Centrica's Chief People Officer, Jill Shedden…
Interview
Dervilla Mitchell CBE: “We need to overcome the inertia of ‘doing what we have always done.’”
Arup Group's Deputy Chair, Dervilla Mitchell CBE,…
Interview
Kiersten Barnet: “When it comes to boosting social mobility, hiring is just the first step.”
Kierstan shares how the NY Jobs CEO Council is…
Interview
Jenny Hanlon: “I relish not being the CFO you would expect to meet.”
Jenny Hanlon, CFO at Adnams, shares her thoughts…
Interview
Julia Woodhouse: “Exceptional leaders bring the human touch to the role.”
Julia Woodhouse (non-executive director at…
Opinion
Transparency was yesterday. Tomorrow is about vigilance. Four questions boards need to ask
Boards must prepare for a new era in which…
Interview
Elizabeth Chambers: “It takes a great chair to ensure there is enough oxygen in the room.”
Elizabeth Chambers, Operating Partner at…
Interview
Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne: “Keep things simple and fight against complexity creep.”
Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, founder of Genius Foods…
Interview
Bruce Van Saun: “Anything other than a striving mindset will let you down.”
Bruce Van Saun, CEO and chair at Citizens…
Opinion
It’s fine to set up a youth board, but what is your company doing about intergenerational fairness?
Boards and leadership teams are tackling the…
Opinion
Migration — the fairness test to come
“Who is my neighbour?” will increasingly loom…
Interview
Susanne Chishti: “It felt like the world was being changed right in front of us.”
Susanne Chishti, founder and CEO at FINTECH…
Interview
Kathryn Roberts: “It's a no-brainer to focus on the next generation.”
Kathryn Roberts, chair at Eversheds Sutherland,…
Interview
Joel Ripley: “The perennial challenge is taking data to information, to insight, to action.”
Here, Joel shares how CFOs can contribute to a…
Interview
Sally Lake, CFO, Beazley PLC: “The scariest thing for CFOs today is also the most exciting thing — it’s change.”
Sally Lake, Group Finance Director at Beazley…
Events
Governance Game Changers: how healthy governance steered the NHS through the pandemic
Read about our latest CoSec Meetup, where Katie…
Interview
Kerensa Jennings: “The great risk for board members is being left behind.”
Kerensa Jennings, Group Director, Data Platforms…
Opinion
We need to talk about purpose — but also about values!
The Purposeful Company offers us 6…
Interview
Silvana Bonello: “Knowing which questions to ask is more powerful than knowing everything.”
Silvana Bonello, COO at Superdry, shares her…
Events
Social mobility: The part of the Corporate Governance Code everyone’s forgotten about.
Social mobility is a blind spot for the majority…
Opinion
Does your company’s core activity help humans thrive?
Can you genuinely say your company’s activity…
Interview
Rachel Turk: “People like to say you should think outside the box; I think that what’s in the box is just as important.”
Rachel Turk, Group Head of Strategy at Beazley,…
Interview
Patrick Butcher: “Our superpower as a species is our ability to cooperate.”
In our latest CFO interview, Patrick Butcher,…
Interview
Stuart Jackson, CFO, Octopus Energy: “Let things go and see what flourishes.”
Stuart Jackson, CFO and co-founder of Octopus…
Opinion
Thinking like an owner — a precious by-product of capitalism
Capitalism displays many faults, but…
Interview
Susie Timlin: “If you get the people bit right, the rest follows.”
Susie Timlin is COO at UK Government Investments.…
Interview
Heather Tierney-Moore OBE: “As a non-executive, your value is in asking great questions.”
Heather Tierney-Moore OBE, chair at Supply Chain…
Opinion
From Jack Welch to Paul Polman — what a change in just 15 years!
We have begun to recognise that the employee is a…
Interview
Janice Ellig: “You cannot hire integrity. Great leaders have good character at their core.”
Janice Ellig, CEO at Ellig Group, shares the…
Interview
Zena Couppey: “Robust governance takes discipline”
Zena Couppey, CEO at Altum Group, shares her…
Regulation & compliance
Financial crime — the next big thing
There is a ‘tectonic shift’ underway in the…