A rojak isn’t great just because you’ve thrown the pieces together
As board diversity improves in Singapore, attention must shift to building inclusive cultures that encourage debate, challenge and better decision-making.
Board diversity is more than a number
With Singapore’s business-led, voluntary approach, the intent is to encourage organisations on their journey of board diversity without being too prescriptive. In embracing diversity organically, organisations naturally put more effort into ensuring a culture that values and maximises the contributions of all, as opposed to diversity being a result of unthinking compliance.
Every moment is a teachable moment – learning from diversity
An entrepreneur who built a supermarket chain from scratch, Lim Hock Chee, Chief Executive and a board director of Sheng Siong Group, believes in harnessing the potential of all who works with him.
How organisations can survive in an unpredictable world – even black swans
How does a company navigate a corporate environment as uncertain as the one we’re in today? A well-composed, diverse board is key, insists Chairman of SATS Ltd and Public Service Star recipient, Euleen Goh.
Team Play – Why board diversity makes good business sense
For Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chairman of Ayala Corporation, a diverse board is a crucial element of effective leadership, especially in these uncertain times.
Clear link between board diversity and corporate performance
The relationship between board diversity and corporate performance is one that has been widely debated, with many studies done to try to prove whether board diversity makes an impact on performance.
Diversity on boards approaching a momentous milestone
The diversity of Singapore boards is approaching a momentous milestone, and with it a timely opportunity to set our course for the next stage of our collective governance journey.
Compulsory disclosure on board diversity presents opportunity for champions to shine
The Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) decision to mandate the disclosure of board diversity policies gives corporate governance champions in the market an important opportunity to stand out above the crowd.
Board Diversity Vital for Long-term Success
The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted stakeholders to pay close attention to companies’ sustainability and resilience. Companies would therefore need to assure stakeholders about their ability to navigate constant change and uncertainty, anticipate risks and capture new opportunities.
Women in Leadership, Women on Boards – It’s Time for a Change
There is an urgent need for more women on boards – and the time for change is now. The proportion of female university graduates and women in leadership positions in Singapore as at 2020 stood at 51 per cent and 31 per cent, respectively. Therefore, there are many opportunities for women to excel and reach their full potential in Singapore.