boards
Viewpoint: Family businesses and the dangers of stretching for low hanging fruit
Without robust governance structures, the appointment of external board members might bring very little benefit
Viewpoint: Why a code of conduct makes sense for private family businesses – the Italian example
A governance code of conduct has been proposed for Italian family businesses – it’s about time
Viewpoint: Cyber security challenges for family business boards of directors
Boards of directors need to take more responsibility for cyber security…here are some ideas how
Everyone says a sizeable business needs a board of directors, but does it?
Some billion dollar companies flourish without boards of directors
A diverse board makes for a robust business
Research shows that British family firms were less likely to go bust in the recession, and that it might be down to the way they are governed.
Will nepotism solve India’s women problem?
New rules say that Indian firms have to have at least one woman on the board. Many have failed to comply, and others have appointed family members. Does that matter?
Family ownership is a remedy for absolutist CEOs
Research shows that power is becoming concentrated at large American companies. For all their inefficiencies, family firms don’t have the same problem.
