David Archer & Alex Cameron

Board evaluations

‘So, whilst many organisations are required to have a periodic external evaluation of their board – and others may see it as a necessary evil – the boards that get the most value from an evaluation are those who know why they are doing it, choose the right time to do so, and seize the opportunities it brings.’

Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas

Creativity and innovation

‘Options, choices and possibilities are multiplying. As new business and economic models emerge, past strengths can become sources of weakness and vulnerability. Directors need to be alert to defensive responses and attempts to protect vested interests.’