…one group and don’t pay enough attention to other stakeholder groups. These boards are encouraged to consider all stakeholder groups in decision-making, including those who might not be directly impacted… Continue Reading ESG for Not-For-Profits
…foundation of a productive partnership, there is a degree of necessary distance required at the same time. Each group has a distinct identity and role that must be preserved. The… Continue Reading Board-Executive Assessment of Teaming
…party human resources advisor may also be valuable in ensuring that the board is assessing the situation objectively and considering all of its options in making the decision to terminate…. Continue Reading Terminating the CEO
…stakeholders (e.g., ministry/government, suppliers, shareholders, employee groups) Reading or walking through materials: Organizational chart with bios of top team Key organizational policies (e.g., code of conduct, whistleblower policy, HR policies)… Continue Reading What makes a Great Director Orientation
…on their boards. There are still plenty of seats to fill. As of July 2021, women represent just 23.4% of all directors at TSX companies disclosing the number of women… Continue Reading October is Women’s History Month
WATSON is thrilled to be part of the first wave of BC companies to become a Benefit Company. This further reinforces WATSON focus to work with organizations who enhance Canadian… Continue Reading WATSON Becomes a BC Benefit Company
…a group of people, the less likely we are to assume that all members of that group exhibit the same characteristics. Stories help us understand the nuance that exists in… Continue Reading Black History Month at WATSON
…to shift the focus from information delivery to dialogue. Brainstorm big issues, seek feedback on changes made and opportunities ahead, have directors facilitate small group discussions to hear from members… Continue Reading 5 Ways to Make the Most of your Next AGM
…session, they discussed environment, social and governance (“ESG”) as a governance and stakeholder imperative. This engaging discussion yielded many takeaways: We are seeing a pivot in companies’ approach to ESG… Continue Reading Jodi Speaks – McCarthy Tétrault Advance™: 12th Annual National Retail and Consumers Markets Summit
…do you serve? We do this to ground the group in their purpose before beginning the day’s work. This question is core to the philosophy that guides all our work… Continue Reading Why do you serve on your NFP Board?
