As a result of being easier to measure and less likely to conflict with profit making, the E of ESG has dominated efforts – it’s time for the S to claim its place at the centre of this acronym.

High hopes and voluntary codes mean we’re missing out on the real benefits that a rules-based ESG system could create.

In this podcast we are talking to Sharon Constancon, CEO of Genius Boards, about leadership in the boardroom.

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In this podcast James Beasley, Senior Director at Nasdaq Governance Solutions, discusses stakeholder capitalism and its significance for businesses today. He argues that stakeholder engagement is the means by which to achieve stakeholder capitalism because it allows the business to understand different stakeholders and therefore act in their interests. James argues that the convergence of many monumental events over the last two years has brought stakeholder capitalism into the limelight and front and centre for boards. He outlines innovative methods for engaging with two important stakeholder groups: customers and employees. James argues that organisations need to develop more sophisticated data points for understanding stakeholders, focusing on qualitive rather than quantitative data to bring stakeholder experiences to life.

In this podcast Sharon Constançon, CEO of Genius Boards, discusses how to address issues that are impeding board effectiveness that aren’t always easy to identify. Sharon likens the scenario to an octopus, where all the issues are linked to a common cause, represented by the head of the octopus. She goes on to outline how enhancing the emotional quotient (EQ) of the company secretary, the chair and the individual directors will allow the board as a whole to defuse those hard-to-identify issues it faces and allow it to achieve its full potential.

Governance may need to be revisited as the line between business and politics blurs.

The shift towards a more regulated environment means companies should be more aware than ever of the risk of non-compliance.

Organisations must have a thorough understanding of their supply chains to ensure that they’re accounting for their social responsibilities.