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Leadership, Civic Culture, and the Role of Governance in Democracy

It’s easy to think of governance as a technical discipline—focused on compliance, risk, and financial oversight. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that at its core, governance is about something much bigger: how we organise ourselves as a society. How we lead. How we relate to one another....

Jun 29, 2025 boards civic culture director development ethical leadership governance governance training governex leadership organisational culture the agile director

🤝 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. 🤝 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

💡Reimagining Boardroom Learning, Culture & Connection

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. 💡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

💬 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

🧭 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: 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

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