Insights for The Agile Director

A practical newsletter for governance professionals who believe good governance is more than compliance.
🌿 Emotional Agility in the Boardroom
Welcome to this edition of Insights for The Agile Director, where we explore the concept of Emotional Agility, how it relates to the Board room and why Directors must be aware of it.
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🌿 Compassion, Posture, and Presence: Unlocking Emotional Agility in the Boardroom
What does it take to be an eff...
Jun 15, 2025
authentic leadership
board leadership
culture
director development
🤝 Why Boards Must Embrace the Social Contract
Welcome to this edition of Insights for The Agile Director where we explore what is a Social Contract in the context of Governance and how this must impact the Board.
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🤝 From Compliance to Connection: Why Boards Must Embrace the Social Contract
In today’s rapidly shifting governance landscape, t...
Jun 01, 2025
future of boards
integrity
leadership
social contract
stakeholder strategy
đź’ˇReimagining Boardroom Learning, Culture & Connection
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In todays edition of Insights for the The Agile Director we explore how boards can learn from a crisis such as COVID, and prepare for the next crisis.
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💡Never waste a Crisis!
The world has changed—but have our boardrooms?
In times of disruption, great directors don’t just react—they reflect. ...
by Mark Sims —
May 18, 2025
board reflection
crisis leadership
culture
governance
leadership
The Agile Director’s Blueprint for Modern Governance
Governance is evolving!
No longer just a tool for risk oversight or regulatory compliance, it’s now a dynamic force that shapes how organisations lead, adapt, and thrive. In a world marked by disruption and uncertainty, directors must go beyond the traditional playbook.
They must become agile.
At...
May 01, 2025
blueprint
governance
leadership
đź’¬ Rethinking the Corporate Social Contract: Governance in a More Human Era
As workplaces evolve and expectations on business grow, we find ourselves revisiting a fundamental question: What is the corporate social contract—and is it time to redefine it?
Far from a new concept, the corporate social contract speaks to the implicit agreement between business and society. It...
by Mark Sims —
Apr 27, 2025
director responsibilities
ethical governance
leadership
social license
đź§ Is This the End of Corporate Feudalism?
In the midst of ongoing global disruption, a deeper question is emerging in boardrooms and leadership circles alike:Â Are we witnessing the end of corporate feudalism?
It’s a provocative phrase, but one that captures the growing unease with the traditional power dynamics between employers and empl...
by Mark Sims —
Apr 22, 2025
corporate responsibility
future of work
governace
governance trends
leadership
Insights for The Agile Director

A practical newsletter for governance professionals who believe good governance is more than compliance.
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