Boards don’t need more agreement. They need better questions.

Boards don’t need more agreement. They need better questions. By Christine Martin High-performing boards don’t seek more consensus. They value people with the judgement and courage to ask the question everyone else is avoiding. One of the clearest signals someone is ready for a board role isn’t their strategic thinking, financial expertise or operational track […]

How to Stay out of (Legal) Trouble

How to Stay out of (Legal) Trouble By Bronagh Kennedy So, you have landed your first appointment as a director of a company – Congratulations! But what do you need to know about your legal responsibilities? Ignorance may be bliss, but it has not been a defence since Roman times. What is different? With great […]

Your Voice At The Table

Your Voice at the table: Tech Strategy for the non-technical Board Member By Champa Magesh You’ve earned your seat at the table. Now it’s time to own your voice in technology conversations, even when you’re not the most technical person in the room. Here’s the truth boards need to hear: your operational expertise makes you […]

Five Lessons on the Advancement of Women in Hospitality

Five Lessons on the Advancement of Women in Hospitality By Ann Elliott A few weeks ago, I was asked to speak to a group of senior women in hospitality about what I’ve learned in my career regarding the advancement of women in our sector. I could probably write a book on the subject (perhaps I […]