Code of Conduct – just another document or a practical guide?

Many organizations take on the task of drafting or updating their Code of Conduct when there is outside pressure from the organization’s stakeholders, there are significant changes in the operational environment or the existing Code of Conduct no longer fits the current situation. When updating or developing a Code of Conduct, it is important not… Continue reading Code of Conduct – just another document or a practical guide?

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

Governance toolkit

Governance can seldom be improved by a quick fix. It’s not done by simply updating a policy, creating a code of conduct, or publishing organizational values on a website. Instead, good governance develops through continuous reflection, discussion, planned actions and deliberate effort over time. Different tools are needed both to assess the current situation and… Continue reading Governance toolkit