In CAMERA Board Session… Why?
One of the most delicate topics in governance is the ability to discuss freely any contentious agenda items. As the Board and committees are intended to oversee the management and the executive team...
View ArticleWhat to do With Proxies That You Get in the Mail
By Sheyna Steiner, On the bankrate website, Sheyna Steiner deals about the next question : Why your proxy vote matters in proxy season? “ Proxy season may be winding down, but next year’s voting season...
View ArticleHow diversify your boardroom?
`The number one issue in corporate governance is the diversification of boards. The results confirm this as the Canadian Board Diversity Council found. Only 150 out of 1000 Canadian companies had any...
View ArticleFour areas of inquiry in the compliance function.
The compliance function is an independent function that identifies, evaluates and controls the risk of non-compliance of the establishment. How to make the board compliant? What are the areas which can...
View Article5 elements which can disturb the progression of boards
The definition of board effectiveness has shifted dramatically over the past decade. In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and numerous corporate scandals, a director now confronts not only...
View ArticleTen things for boards of directors to avoid
Here we will see ten things that a boards of directors can avoid to improve their performance. 1. Avoid presentation overload Presentations should not dominate board meetings. If your board meetings...
View Article9 keys issues for board of directors in 2013
Here you have a list of the key issues that are newly emerging or will be especially important in the coming year. Each year, the legal rules and aspirational best practices for corporate governance,...
View ArticlePeter Hadekel: Montreal startup develops governance tool
This article come from Thegazette, write by Peter Hadekel MONTREAL — Better corporate governance has become a top objective of just about every publicly traded company. Boards of directors are more...
View ArticleA small quizz about governance and boardroom !
Test your knowledge about governance and rules on boardroom ! Quick Quiz 1. Why should a board have independent directors? A. They can take over for executives if necessary. B. They are able to make...
View ArticleThe “Glass ceiling” is cracked but not yet broken!
Maile Carnegie, Google Australia Director, Amy Hood, CFO at Microsoft, Marissa Mayer, President and CEO of Yahoo, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook… Progress has been achieved in corporate governance...
View ArticleImplementing a Board Portal for your Board of Directors
Since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002 and the raise of awareness on good governance practices, enhancing the organization and the communication of Boards of Directors has become a necessary challenge....
View ArticleThe Everyday Governance Magazine – N°2 Women on Boards
Welcome to the second issue of the «Everyday Governance magazine». This issue is dedicated to boardroom diversity. Diversity is a long standing concern in corporate governance and englobes many...
View ArticleWomen on boards in Europe, one step at a time.
Gender equality represents one of the founding principles of the European Union and the push for balance on company boards has recently made the headlines. The European Commission actively promotes...
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