Effective Directors The Right Questions to Ask (QTA)

Part I: The Board

1. Board Composition

2. Board Appointment

3. Director Self Assessment

4. Assessing the Chair’s Performance

5. Due Diligence for New Appointments and New Directors

6. Succession Planning for the Board

7. Board Evaluation
Dr. Tracy Long CBE

8. Chief Executive Succession Planning

9. Chief Executive Review

10. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

11. Health and Wellbeing

12. Human Resources

13. Remuneration for Executives and Management

14. Succession Planning for Executives

15. Leadership in the Boardroom

16. Tone from the Top

17. Culture

18. Ethics and Why they Matter

19. Purpose

R. "Bob Garrett

20. Strategy

21. Valueism

22. Intellectual Property

23. Data Ethics

24. Environmental, Social and Governance

25. Climate Change

26. Sustainability

27. Social Impact

Oonagh Harpur

28. Roles and Responsibilities of the Board

29. Board Meetings and the Agenda

30. Board Support

31. Third Party Providers

32. Board Committees: Purpose, Tasks and Value

33. Matters Reserved for the Board

34. Soft Governance

35. Accounts

36. External Auditors

37. Solvency and Going Concern

38. Insolvency

39. Viability

40. Finance

41. Compliance

42. Cyber security

43. IT Governance

44. Financial Performance Management

45. Risk Oversight, Management and Controls

46. Reputation

47. Corporate Brand

48. Social Media

49. Shareholder Relations and Communication

50. Stakeholder Engagement and Management

51. Crisis Management

52. Digitalisation

53. Disruption

54. Artificial Intelligence

Biography

Charlotte Valeur and Claire Fargeot have over 60 years combined experience of working in and around boards in all types of organisations, all over the world. They deliver training, conduct board reviews and advise and support boards on governance and sustainability issues through their company, Global Governance Group.

"This book is packed with practical insight and tips for directors and those seeking directorships: all those who aspire to deliver to professionally high standards. Experiential learning is gained over time, the latter being a prized commodity; it is hard to be a wise board member who can give valued and thoughtful counsel without having acquired years of experience. How I wish I had been able to access a book such as this written by professionals for those who aspire to be the best they can be in a highly complex business arena."

Jean Church MBE Dip.IoD FIoD, Director My Business Lynq Ltd., Chair of Council (SICM) Institute of Directors　

 

"Never before has directorship proved so challenging for boards as they navigate companies though the perils of Covid-19 while adapting business models to address climate change impacts – all within the context of an ever digitalised world. Effective Directors: The Right Questions to Ask addresses many of these challenges, offering personal insights from some of the world’s most seasoned governance professionals. A MUST read for anyone serving on – or supporting – corporate boards in the 21st century."

Kerrie Waring, Chief Executive Officer, International Corporate Governance Network

 

"Directors’ duties are increasingly complex. So, what better than a vast range of questions helpfully anticipated by experienced practitioners, directors, academics, and consultants? This comprehensive collection makes this a must for every director!"

Dr Margaret Casely-Hayford CBE

 

"Five Stars. This is the book I have been waiting for. The breadth board directors have to cover makes it difficult for them to add value and mitigate risk in all areas. Effective Directors: The Right Questions to Ask (QTA) is easy to consume, a practical toolbox and a really useful reference point. The book is a consolidation of the wisdom from many and will enable directors to leap frog their board abilities forward."

John Jeffcock, CEO, Winmark