Corporate Leaders Need to Keep Their Mouths Shut

The lesson has become even more important with the recent gravitation of some corporate leaders toward President Trump. Such public fawning, which would have been unthinkable just a few years ago, demonstrates how unprincipled and fickle corporate political positions have always been….
ESG + Incentives – 2024 Report

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have been a priority for many corporations over the last half-decade or more. More and more companies have added ESG metrics to their incentive plans in recent years to signal focus and accountability amidst the increased interest in these topics. ESG metric prevalence for executive incentive plans across the S&P 500 …
The Momentum of DEI Metrics in Incentive Programs

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns have become some of the top issues for corporate America in recent years. However, discussions surrounding these initiatives have become highly politicized and polarized, with anti-ESG shareholder proposals on the rise, certain companies rolling back their DEI initiatives, and falling shareholder vote support for various environmental and social proposals in recent years….
The disinformation storm is now hitting companies harder

Governments have long complained about disinformation undermining elections, inciting unrest and deepening societal divides. Businesses are now in the crosshairs, too. “Over the last couple of years, disinformation has been on the rise and now it is spreading like knotweed,” said Julian Payne, global chair of crisis and risk at consultancy Edelman.
How the Best Boards Engage with Management

Our research on governance practices reveals that most boards maintain a single mode of engagement at all times, regardless of the type of decision to be made or its importance. This lack of flexibility can significantly undermine board effectiveness, especially in complex and
University of Toronto | Mississauga Executive Programs

Experience IMIx Executive Programs, led by University of Toronto faculty and industry thought leaders, for efficient career advancement. Our immersive and collaborative sessions empower executives and managers with transformative tools, frameworks, and innovative thinking. Achieve your career ambitions effectively with our flexible executive programs….
University Of Calgary – Program For Board Directors

The Haskayne School of Business delivers two Directors Education Programs (DEP) jointly developed by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) and the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto…
Preparing for a Board Opportunity

Service on a corporate board is a professional aspiration for many successful executives today. Adding value to another organization, learning from other professionals and stretching in new directions are generally cited as primary reasons for interest in corporate board service….
How board committee responsibilities and structures are changing

Technology and sustainability are key areas of strategic focus where boards are deepening their oversight at the committee level. Some large-cap boards have added technology or sustainability committees…
Leadership and culture oversight take centre stage for boards

A company is caught after many years of misconduct, forcing its leaders to recover a shattered corporate reputation. Executives worry that even rich financial packages are no longer enough to retain talented employees. Boards wonder whether it is safe to take a public position on socially divisive issues…