Boards in the News

A collection of images of board and corporate governance stories in the news. I've linked to columns I've written that mention the board in the image, or other news articles that give more explanation of the story of the board. This is part of an attempt I'm making to explore ways Pinterest is applicable in a business context. I'd welcome your feedback and thoughts via twitter @lucymarcus
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AGM season can be perilous for boards with protests erupting over pay. But Stephen Cohen, who runs a shareholder activist fund, says companies are starting to listen to their investors.
The People’s Corporations | by Lucy P. Marcus - Project Syndicate
The People’s Corporations: Private companies wield more power than ever before; people who have not been popularly elected control more and more of our daily lives, from entertainment and energy supplies to schools and postal services. But people have grown more powerful, too, and now have the means to ensure that companies’ behavior does not go unchecked.
Boardroom 101: What, exactly, do directors do?
Sir Lancelot in the Boardroom. Boardroom 101: What, exactly, do directors do?
A Theory of Boardroom Justice
Company directors should adopt John Rawls's "veil of ignorance."
How GM can recover
Distracted by a bankruptcy, a bailout, and a succession of CEOs, GM lost its focus on safety. But with the right decisions by its management and board, the company can bounce back.
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Centrica Chairman & CBI President, Roger Carr, tells Lucy Marcus why he thinks the Chairman/CEO model works best.
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How much is too much? Lucy Marcus talks to Mike Rake -- Barclays, Easyjet, BT and McGraw Hill board member - about juggling multiple roles and knowing your limits.
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Jamie Dimon's future as chairman of JPMorgan looks uncertain, as fund First Super calls for the roles of CEO & chair to be split. Lucy Marcus gives her take on juggling two jobs at the top.
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JP Morgan chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon faces down a shareholder revolt and keeps both jobs. But this is no defeat for shareholder activism. Quite the opposite, says Lucy Marcus.
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You're CEO of an Australian gold mining company, facing a painful transition to lower margins & weak investment as prices slump. What do you do? Lucy Marcus in Sydney asks Gavin Thomas, Kingsgate CEO.
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Almost everyone agrees innovation is crucial to driving companies forward, but how do you get beyond a buzzword? Lucy Marcus asks expert, Saul Kaplan.
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Boards across the financial services sector are fighting to regain customers' trust after the crisis. Lucy Marcus interviews Craig Dunn, CEO of AMP Australia.
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ABB board member and IBM veteran Hans Ulrich Maerki talks to Lucy Marcus about how a board shifts gear from chasing single transactions to maintaining client relationships.
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Twitter appoints its first female board member, Marjorie Scardino. It's a big deal, especially in the world of tech. But should we care about her gender?