N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior. A formidable board delineates clear expectations and periodically reviews the performance of the CEO and other apex leaders. When these facets meld seamlessly, governance excellence catalyzes organizational success.

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Succession Ethics Diversity Objective 410

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Is there a process in place for cultivating, identifying, and appointing not just this CEO, but the one after that? Include in the current CEO’s evaluation an assessment of how well the company is building a succession plan for the next generation of company leaders. Will he or she collaborate with the board, or fight it?

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CEO Tips Long-term Consultative 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2011

This narrow focus on raising stock price by any means possible keeps companies from making long-term investments, protecting the interests of essential stakeholders like employees or customers, or taking much account of social welfare and ethical considerations in making business decisions. Compensation.

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Long-term Hedge Strategy Short-term 10

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2016

Whether the questions raised are about police officers’ use of force, politicians’ use of email, or managers’ use of compensation, the answer is the same: more transparency. The idea is that giving the other party complete information about your interests makes that other party responsible for policing your behavior.

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How To Ethics Supply Chain Learning-by-Doing 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

You have to approach these problems as a manager and do the best analysis you can, including hard-headed financial analysis. Imagine, for example, that you’re a pharmaceutical CEO deciding whether to recall a new drug. But perhaps managers have no choice. How should you make this decision?

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ROI Long-term Conflict of Interest Pharmaceuticals 8

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The first whistleblower — using facts — is former Olympus CEO Michael Woodford , who uncovered a huge accounting fraud at the company. In 2011, Woodford was asked to lead the Japanese maker of optical equipment, first as president (in April) then as CEO (in September). He then went public.

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Conflict of Interest CEO Asset Management Committee 8

Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2011

Thus, when Lay (CEO of Enron) was chairing a charity drive, Lay asked for 100% participation from the client’s firm, and the client reciprocated by edicting donations from his 200+ employees. This client was a prime example of a leading CEO who served his community, profession and firm well. Corporate Culture. Communications.

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