Clarke Murphy
Leadership In A Pandemic
During historical moments of severe uncertainty, these are the tactics employed by the smartest companies to drive performance and development in a crisis.
4 Characteristics That Show What Kind of C-suite Leaders Millennials Will...
Millennials in the C-suite is becoming a reality, since the oldest millennials will turn 35 this year. As demographics shift profoundly, we need to step back and ask the broader question: What kind of C-suite leaders will millennials be?
Cultural Homogeneity Creates Risk for Boards
When organizations think about risk, perhaps the most worrisome are those that can’t be anticipated. Boards expend tremendous effort in eliminating or at least minimizing their blind spots; that search for better information and awareness can be all-consuming.
How Boards Should Respond to the New Reality of Shareholder Activism
Shareholder activism has been on the rise for several years and is now at record levels. In this environment, boards must engage with activists through positive dialogue that addresses legitimate concerns, rather than with a defensive reflex reaction. In addition, forward-thinking companies should also re-evaluate and refresh their boards.
CEO Succession: It’s a Process, Not a Plan
As the saying goes, “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” In the case of succession, an unexpected CEO vacancy can throw even a healthy organization into disarray.