1. The Geopolitical Imperative for Today’s Boardroom The geopolitical landscape has shifted — not subtly, but systemically. Boards accustomed to navigating globalisation’s tailwinds now face a radically different terrain: strategic rivalry, supply chain fragmentation, sanctions volatility, technological decoupling, and rising economic nationalism. The predictable frameworks of a post-Cold War era are dissolving into a multipolar era of volatility. As one policy review starkly

The revised UK Corporate Governance Code  now requires boards to ensure that a company’s purpose, values, strategy, and culture  are aligned. This subtle but profound shift signals that culture is no longer peripheral — it is part of the governance architecture itself. The Financial Reporting Council  is moving beyond procedural assurance toward behavioural proof: culture must now be observable, measurable, and lived. Yet alignment doesn’t happen automatically. It cannot be m

Leadership Renewal in the Age of Execution Stephen Covey’s timeless principle — “Sharpen the saw”  — was never just about self-care. It was about preserving the human capacity to lead with clarity, coherence, and conviction. Today, in an environment defined by volatility, velocity, and complexity, renewal means regulation. Leaders don’t simply recharge; they recalibrate  — aligning their internal state with the external system they lead. Because in this era of perpetual trans

1. The Core Premise Every transformation—whether it’s Vision 2030’s national ambition or a global board’s ESG pivot—rises or falls on one invisible variable: behavioural coherence. When leadership behaviour aligns, strategies move faster. When it fragments, even the best-funded initiatives lose momentum, clarity, and trust. Research by McKinsey (2025) , PwC Middle East (2024) , and the Centre for Creative Leadership (2024)  confirms a consistent pattern: Organisations that in

The Crisis Isn’t Just Strategic! Boards are trained to see crises through a strategic lens: broken supply chains, regulatory overreach,...

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1. Editorial Narrative: What Is a Double Bind? Every board seeks clarity. Yet many of the most difficult moments in governance do not...

Editorial Narrative: Influence Under Pressure In our previous editions of The Governance Compass, we began a vital series on boardroom...

In our last edition of the Governance Compass, we examined one of the most underestimated levers of governance: strategic communication...