The seven traits of effective digital enterprises
To stay competitive, McKinsey claims companies must stop experimenting with digital and commit to transforming themselves into full digital businesses.
The role of an Non-Executive Director within unlisted firms
The role of an NED on an unlisted board may be quite different from that in listed entities, probably due in part to the dynamics of the ownership structure, the influences imposed by internal and external stakeholders and the composition of the boardroom.
The Importance of Being a Chairman
The chief executive may get the glory and the salary, but leading the board is an increasingly important role, requiring subtlety, maturity and an iron grip on the agenda. A good chairman is at least as important for the long-term prosperity of a business as a good CEO, and often harder to find.
BlueSteps CEO Career Report 2014
The 2014 BlueSteps CEO Career Report seeks to discover both the issues faced by CEOs and to learn where CEOs are headed so that current and aspiring CEOs can successfully manage their careers.
Robot appointed to board
A venture capital fund has appointed a machine learning program, capable of making investment recommendations in the life science sector, to its board.
How to Select the Right CEO – Hollywood Style
What makes a great CEO? Why do many star at one company yet fail at another? Why do some lose the magic as the company expands? The answer, of course, is different situations require different types of CEOs. To help identify the multiple characteristics of executives in this leading role, here are eight 'CEO types' and when to cast each one.