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Welcome to the Genius Boards Governance Resources hub—your central access point for curated insights, practical tools, and expert commentary on all aspects of board performance, governance, and leadership. Whether you’re seeking frameworks used in our evaluations, thought leadership on emerging risks, or reflections from our podcast and video series, this archive brings together the essential resources boards, directors, and governance professionals need to navigate complexity and lead with confidence.

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Groupthink in Decision Making: The Governance Risk Boards Can’t Afford to Ignore

Even well-structured boards can fall victim to groupthink—when silence replaces challenge and consensus masks discomfort. Explore how subtle behavioural dynamics undermine decision-making and what boards should do to recognise risk, enable inclusion, and stay effective at the top.
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Groupthink – Risk to Decision Making: How Board Behavioural Dynamics Creates Unintended Outcomes

Despite robust structures, many boards are still blindsided by behavioural risks like groupthink — often without realising it. In this high-impact session, Sharon Constançon and governance expert Loretto Leavy reveal the hidden dynamics that derail board decisions and share practical
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Why Directors Struggle with Challenge in the Boardroom — And How to Fix It

Challenge in the boardroom is critical to effective governance — but too often, it’s the missing ingredient. Hear what leaders from BBC Studios and Diageo had to say about overcoming silence, power dynamics, and performance barriers.
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Encouraging Challenge in the Boardroom – Insights & Takeaways

How can governance professionals create space for challenge, navigate difficult board dynamics, and foster a psychologically safe environment? Catch up on this powerful breakout session from CGIUKI 2025 and learn how to strengthen boardroom culture from the inside out.
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From Compliance to Competitive Edge: Why Boards Should Lead DEI

Why are boards uniquely positioned to lead DEI? We explore how governance, not HR, can drive inclusive strategy using the IED Model to embed equity and resilience at the top.
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Why Boards Should Lead DEI – Compliance to Competitive Edge

Boards are being called to lead the way on DEI. Catch up on this must-watch webinar and explore how the IED Model helps boards embed inclusion, equity, and diversity into long-term governance strategy.
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Rethinking Boardroom Diversity: Why Cognitive and Experiential Insight Matter

What if the real power of boardroom diversity lies not in who’s around the table but in how they think? Explore why cognitive and experiential insight is fast becoming the new edge in strategic governance.
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Why Diversity is the Outcome and Not the Strategy

Boards must shift from diversity quotas to strategic governance. Explore Genius Boards’ IED framework—why Inclusion & Equity must come first, and how boards can drive meaningful DEI outcomes.
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A Boardroom Perspective on DEI

As corporate DEI initiatives face scrutiny, boardrooms must redefine their role in governance-driven diversity. Learn why DEI is evolving—not failing—and how boards can embed it for long-term success.
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How Can the Chairman and Company Secretary Bring Geopolitical Risk Into the Modern Agenda for 2025?

Is your board agenda ready for 2025? Explore how Chairmen, company secretaries, and directors can bring geopolitical risks into the spotlight. This article offers actionable steps to embed risk management into your board agenda, foster resilience, and lead with confidence
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Boardroom Strategy for Geopolitical Risk – Insights for Resilience and Agility

Boards must address geopolitical risks with proactive strategies to ensure resilience and growth. Explore how integrating foresight, cultural intelligence, and scenario planning into governance frameworks can help organisations navigate a volatile global landscape and seize emerging opportunities.
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Boardroom Strategy for Geopolitical Risk

Geopolitical events are now a top concern for businesses, with 83% of leaders identifying them as the primary threat to global economic growth, surpassing inflation and monetary tightening. In this dynamic landscape, Sharon Constançon, CEO of Genius Boards, joins experts
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10 Challenges Faced by Company Secretaries

10 Challenges Faced by Company Secretaries and How to Overcome Them

Company Secretaries face many challenges in their role. Find out our top 10 challenges and how to overcome them.
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5 Key Elements of a Board Performance Review

Board Performance Reviews serve as a powerful tool to enhance board effectiveness. Discover the five key elements behind truly effective board performance reviews.
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What is a Board Performance Review and Why Do They Matter?

A Board Performance Review is a structured process used to assess the effectiveness of a board. Find out what a board performance review is and why it matters to your business.
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution – Is your Board Ready?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution represents the current era of technological advancement, characterised by a fusion of digital, physical, and biological technologies. In this ever-changing business landscape, how can organisations and their boards thrive and how do they navigate the evolving
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Are Boards Ready for the 4th Industrial Revolution & ESG Governance?

Discover how the convergence of digital, physical, and biological technologies in the 4th Industrial Revolution is reshaping business landscapes and why prioritising ESG practices is crucial for sustainable growth.

Learn from industry leaders Sharon Constançon and Rhona Morrell as they
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Wellbeing & the Impact at Board Level

Drawing from the science of positive psychology, Erica Terblanche shares her expertise and comprehensive insights on addressing critical issues related to wellbeing, mental health, and the importance of integrating these considerations into corporate leadership and culture.

Her focus on the
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Governance and Risk: The Secretary Bird’s Approach

In this podcast, our CEO Sharon Constançon, shares her wisdom with company secretaries and governance professionals on overcoming role-specific hurdles, emphasising the importance of compartmentalising challenges, mastering feedback, and adopting strategies to stay composed under pressure. She underscores the significance
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The Role of EQ in Unlocking Board Effectiveness

In this insightful podcast, our CEO, Sharon Constançon, unveils the hidden challenges hindering board effectiveness through an intriguing octopus analogy, suggesting a unified cause at the core. She elaborates on elevating the emotional intelligence of key figures like the company
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