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Comment on DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PUBLIC BOARD MEMBER by DR. ATUL K. SHAH AT THE MLA by taiocruzringtones

taiocruzringtones — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:47:58 +0000

hi-ya, good post.

Comment on New UK Corporate Governance Code encourages diverse boards by Dr. Atul K. Shah, Diverse Ethics

Dr. Atul K. Shah, Diverse Ethics — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:06:44 +0000

The private sector has an awful record of ethnic diversity in the boardroom, especially for quoted companies. There is strong evidence of a culture of autocratic power and a lack of democracy, where non-executive directors are friends of the CEO, who also sits on their boards, ensuring everyone keeps quiet. This recommendation will go nowhere as it is merely advice, not a legal requirement. In Britain, there is a deep cultural anathema to challenge among those with power. This is an ethical issue. How can public companies be ‘owned’ by the management? How come shareholders do not appoint NED’s? Having unknown ethnic people in the Boards is a ‘double whammy’. They are unknown, and being black, their behaviour is unpredictable for those who are after power and control. So I remain very doubtful. We in Britain need to address this huge ethical dilemma about the culture of power-centrism.

Comment on DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PUBLIC BOARD MEMBER by DR. ATUL K. SHAH AT THE MLA by Damon Wenkrik

Damon Wenkrik — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:43:49 +0000

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Comment on Commissioner for Public Appointments committed to developing talent by Al Garthwaite

Al Garthwaite — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:26:36 +0000

To increase diversity it is important to look beyond the most obvious candidates who have gained prominence through conventional routes, and to encourage applications from those very skilled in their local communities of interest or geography. The skills gained in these environments are equally as valid and valuable as those acquired through more commonly known routes, but tend to be disregarded and seen as too local and not transferable to a national forum. This is a mistake. Experience gained in local communities is hard won and relies on individuals having the determination, initiative and clear-sightedness to succeed in complex and marginallised environments, rather than the ability to tread a well-known and well-worn path to prominence. This experience should be invaluable to national committees, and bring a breath of fresh air to national public life.

Comment on Writing a successful application by About Time » Demystifying the application process

About Time » Demystifying the application process — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:43:26 +0000

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Comment on How can we make diverse boards a reality? by alva benton

alva benton — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:19:09 +0000

Thanks much for this well written post.

Comment on It’s about time by Common Purpose – Leading Beyond Authority

Common Purpose – Leading Beyond Authority — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:18:22 +0000

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