Business is plagued these days with academic studies that come up with sensational conclusions, usually based on statistical regression. Many seek – and often get
In case any of us forget the importance of good corporate governance, have a look at the administrator John Jay III’s declaration* on the collapse
Making better decisions is the holy grail of the boardroom. Corporate governance is full of rules and procedures, but very little on actual decision-making. There
Lucy Tobin’s article in the Evening Standard drew my eye. Share buy-backs have always seemed to be controversial amongst commentators in the UK, and this
A fascinating interview with Simon Laffin on what investors need to know about decisions made in the boardroom. Including, the most common problems facing a
I joined the board of Northern Rock a month after it suffered its humiliating run featuring long queues of anxious savers. This was my first
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Two successes from the pandemic have been the ‘Recovery’ treatment trials and new vaccines. Medical experts suggested possible options, tested each in blind trials, with
