
Resources
This section is intended to provide you with access to a variety of resources and information from The Directors College:
Should you have any questions about these items please contact us at info@thedirectorscollege.com and we would be pleased to assist you.
Adaptation and Innovation in the Boardroom
On February 18, The Directors College published an article in the National Post speaking to the acceleration of innovation and the importance of education for the Boardroom’s of tomorrow. Read the full article.
Experts say board directors must adopt open innovation mindset
In September, contributors to The Directors College programs Barry Libert and Kee Wong spoke to the National Post about the critical importance of innovation thinking in the boardroom and the importance of qualified directors who know how to ask the right questions. Read the full article.
New leadership models challenge boardrooms to adapt
Dr. Michael Hartmann, Principal of The Directors College and faculty member Michelle Richard, Senior Partner with Boyden Global Executive Search talked to the National Post about the future of the boardroom and the importance of diversity and director education to maintaining the balance needed to succeed. Read the full article.
Environmental, social and governance issues come under the microscope amid a global pandemic
Coro Strandberg and Bob Willard, Faculty of The Directors College, take a look at how companies and their board will be judged by their response to the pandemic and emerging ESG issues that will dominate the post-COVID environment. Read the full article.
Agile companies need educated board members
Principal of The Directors College Dr. Michael Hartmann talks about the scandals that lead to the creation of governance education, the current socio-economic climate that is driving boardroom oversight today, and what will impact governance in the future. Read the full article.
Curated Resources
Every week we curate interesting articles, research and opinion pieces from Canada and around the world that may provide value to our alumni and other governance professionals. Here are a few of the items we shared:
Week of April 5, 2021
Lessons From Covid-19 For Company Board Directors: Here’s How To Upgrade Your Corporate Governance
Week of March 29, 2021
The Boards Role During a Crisis and Beyond
World Economic Forum says boards should follow this one cybersecurity guidance
The Rise of Women on Boards of Directors Worldwide: The growth rate slowed in 2020
Week of March 22, 2021
Preparing For A Post-Pandemic Boom: Boardroom Agendas Should Identify Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
It’s time to address the millennial in your boardroom
Navigating the Pandemic and Looking Ahead: Questions for the (Virtual) Boardroom
Week of March 15, 2021
Week of March 8, 2021
As Workplaces Move Toward Normalcy, Gender Diversity in the Boardroom Is Critical
Week of March 1, 2021
Week of Feb 22, 2021
What you need for responsible leadership and innovation in 2021 – a breakout year for leadership
Biden has hit the ground running on climate and environmental justice. How will Canada respond?
Week of Feb 15, 2021
What Association Governance Needs in 2021: future board meetings may need to be more bite-sized
Has the pandemic become the catalyst of a more sustainable future?