Should Private Companies Embrace ESG Disclosure Practices?
There are business and financial advantages for private companies that adopt ESG reporting strategies.
There are business and financial advantages for private companies that adopt ESG reporting strategies.
In its 2023 Board of Directors Survey, research and consulting firm Gartner queried nearly 300 directors across industries and geographies to identify board priorities for the remainder of the year and found a major focus on risk appetite, digital acceleration and sustainability.
For an outside chief executive to thrive, a family business needs strong board governance, and the family must give that person the freedom to lead.
Shared aspirations, beliefs and attitudes drive the effectiveness of a private company board.
In a recent discussion I participated in with other directors about board effectiveness and performance, one director made a profound statement that resonated with several other directors. He said, “Our board does all the things we’re supposed to, but we’re not as good as we should be, nor is the business.” The discussion quickly moved to, “Why not?”
Illumio is a technology company that specializes in cybersecurity.
The relationship between the board and the CEO can be a tricky one. Board members must provide counsel to the company’s chief executive while also offering constructive criticism. We asked several directors: What is the #1 thing a board must do to ensure a solid, productive relationship with the company’s CEO?
Southworth International Group provides ergonomic matrials handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning.
Acalvio Technologies is a cyber deception technology company.