We live and work in an environment that is increasingly complex, fast-moving, and difficult to predict. New technologies emerge almost overnight. Regulatory frameworks evolve. Markets shift. Expectations change. Information multiplies faster than anyone can absorb it. And yet, many organizations still operate with an unspoken expectation that leaders should always have the answers. But what… Continue reading It’s okay not to know
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AI policy or AI in policies
There is a common reflex when organizations decide to take AI seriously: appoint a working group, draft an AI policy, publish it on the intranet, and consider the job done. The document exists. The box is ticked. Governance has been done. It hasn’t. AI is not a separate matter to be handled in a single… Continue reading AI policy or AI in policies
The board charter: from paper to practice
Boards guide organizations through increasingly complex environments. They must be able to analyze the impacts of changes in the regulatory framework, customer behavior and technological advances, make challenging strategic decisions, oversee operations and support the senior management. The requirements for board work and the workload are far from easy. An important element in getting the… Continue reading The board charter: from paper to practice
Can you afford not to act?
Weak governance can lead to loss of clients, reputational damage, and the erosion of trust. Negative financial consequences, regulatory intervention and strategic setbacks may follow. In the worst-case scenario, the lack of good governance can jeopardize the ability to operate at all. One of the most prominent examples of catastrophic governance failures is case Enron… Continue reading Can you afford not to act?
Women in leadership – Why gender diversity matters?
Happy International Women’s Day to everyone and especially to my fellow female leaders, the wonderful, brilliant, gentle, fierce and courageous women who inspire, lead by example and create a bright future! This day tends to bring attention to the number of women in leadership and board positions. Despite some progress, women are still a minority… Continue reading Women in leadership – Why gender diversity matters?
Good governance publication renewed
Back in 2020, I wanted to create a tool that could serve the board of directors and senior management in collective management organizations (CMOs) in the different creative industries. I worked with them on issues related to proper governance structures and decision-making processes, accountability and transparency in their organizations, and realized there was a need… Continue reading Good governance publication renewed