Leadership – LeadMWell

Strategic goals and good governance

Organizations often discuss strategy and governance as if they were separate matters. Strategy is seen as setting direction and pursuing growth, while governance is treated as a question of compliance, structures and oversight. Often in a legalistic, tick-the-box kind of manner. In practice, however, these two are closely connected and should reinforce one another. Strategic… Continue reading Strategic goals and good governance

Don’t be fooled by the tech fix idea

Did somebody trick you today? Were you fooled you into believing something that wasn’t true? Today is April Fool’s Day, a day for harmless tricks. However, every day we are faced with situations that aren’t about jokes and funny tricks but about misperceptions, beliefs based on false information and assumptions that go unchallenged. These are… Continue reading Don’t be fooled by the tech fix idea

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