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🎙️New podcast with Lynda Gratton 92. How boards can help redesign work Listen to Lynda’s conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings on: 👉 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gE78NrB4 👉 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/d9zwkyPV 👉 Nurole - https://lnkd.in/e9YTq25p 👉 Or wherever you listen to podcasts 🎶 Track listing ➕ How can board members help execs redesign work to create a competitive advantage? (2:49) ➕ Can every organisation have purpose and meaning? (4:38) ➕ Can you talk through your idea of different “modes” of work? (5:47) ➕ Do you have any data on the optimum mix of remote versus in-person work? (9:28) ➕ Given the lack of data, should board members encourage execs to experiment? (13:22) ➕ How can boards balance individual and structural factors when designing work? (15:46) ➕ How do you ensure fairness across teams when structuring work? (20:41) ➕ How do you use personas when thinking about internal talent? (22:50) ➕ What patterns do you see in organisations redesigning work effectively? (25:12) ➕ Where do you see them going wrong? (27:21) ➕ Why isn’t there a clearer link between poor CEO behaviour and share price? (28:03) ➕ Are those who redesign work to be more employee-focused at risk of losing out to those who don’t? (32:34) ➕ What key levers can board members focus on to help execs learn and develop? (34:47) ➕ How should board members think about investing in managers? (37:40) ⚡ The Lightning Round ⚡ (39:32) Lynda Gratton is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, best-selling author of The Shift and The Hundred Year Life, Advisor at Pictet Group and Skills Builder, and Founder of HSM Advisory. #FutureOfWork #BoardLeadership #EmployeeExperience #BoardroomStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment

🎙️ New podcast with Lord Mervyn Davies 91. Navigating crises in the boardroom Listen to Mervyn’s conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings on: 👉 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gE78NrB4 👉 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/d9zwkyPV 👉 Nurole - https://lnkd.in/e9YTq25p 👉 Or wherever you listen to podcasts 🎶 Track listing ➕ As Standard Chartered CEO, was the board a help or hindrance? (1:42) ➕ What are the key lessons you’ve learnt from mentors? (3:03) ➕ What were the biggest strategic challenges you faced, and how did the board help? (4:53) ➕ As a CEO, did you get better at getting value from your boards? (8:50) ➕ How should CEOs prepare for board meetings? (10:18) ➕ What would your biggest boardroom critics say you got wrong? (11:27) ➕ What happened at LetterOne after Russia invaded Ukraine? (15:18) ➕ How do you manage stress, with such a full portfolio? (19:28) ➕ How did you decide to stay rather than leave at LetterOne, and how did you persevere? (21:02) ➕ What did you learn about communication through the crisis? (24:34) ➕ What did you learn through the crisis at Garden Bridge Trust? (28:44) ➕ What did it teach you about media relations? (31:52) ⚡ The Lightning Round ⚡ (33:39) ➕ Audience Q&A (37:23) Lord Mervyn Davies is Chair of LetterOne, the LTA, Glyndebourne Opera, and a variety of high-growth companies, and SID at Teneo. Formerly, he was a Labour peer and Minister of State and CEO of Standard Chartered. #BoardLeadership #CrisisManagement #CEOAdvice #NonExecDirectors

"Surround yourself with your own board of advisors." In our recent webinar, Kerensa Jennings shared a standout piece of advice; Think like the CEO of your life, and gather a personal board of advisors. Asking trusted individuals for feedback can offer fresh perspectives and help shape your next steps with clarity. If you're looking to gain more practical advice like this and enhance your NED journey, consider joining Nurole Plus. You'll unlock access to exclusive webinars, events, and a vibrant network of professionals committed to growing their boardroom careers. Explore the community here: https://lnkd.in/eG_pHfiJ

“Be measured, and be thoughtful” This is just a glimpse of the valuable advice shared by Nurole’s Chief Client Success Officer, Grace Thomas, during last week’s webinar on NED portfolio building. For more insights on how to advance your NED career, and to access a wealth of additional content, sign up for Nurole Plus. You’ll unlock exclusive monthly events, networking opportunities, and a community of professionals all striving to excel in the boardroom. https://lnkd.in/eG_pHfiJ

🎙️New podcast with Victoria Gosling OBE 90. Sport Boards Listen to Vicky’s conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings on: 👉 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gE78NrB4 👉 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/d9zwkyPV 👉 Nurole - https://lnkd.in/e9YTq25p 👉 Or wherever you listen to podcasts 🎶 Track listing ➕ What was your strategy for developing such an elite program at GB Snowsport, given the lack of resources? (0:48) ➕ How did you do things differently to your competitors? (3:11) ➕ Would you have made the same decision if you had unlimited funding? (9:05) ➕ How has the board helped on the GB Snowsports journey? (11:57) ➕ Has the board ever been a hindrance? (14:10) ➕ How do you strike a balance between constructive and unconstructive tension? (15:09) ➕ As a CEO, what have you learnt about Chair transitions? (18:55) ➕ What are the most valuable things your board could have offered you as CEO? (21:20) ➕ How do you manage being a Chair and CEO at the same time? (25:43) ➕ Any tips for those looking to get roles on sport boards? (29:31) ⚡ The Lightning Round ⚡ (33:01) Vicky Gosling is Chair of GB Surfing, Board Director at the BRITISH OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION(THE), Board Member at Invictus Games UK, and CEO of GB Snowsport. #boardleadership #teambuilding #sportboards

🎙️New podcast with Mary Ann Sieghart 89. How women are taken less seriously than men, and what boards can do about it Listen to Mary Ann’s conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings on: 👉 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gE78NrB4 👉 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/d9zwkyPV 👉 Nurole - https://lnkd.in/e9YTq25p 👉 Or wherever you listen to podcasts 🎶 Track listing ➕ What is the authority gap? (0:56) ➕ What would you say to those who challenge the idea that women are taken less seriously than men? (2:15) ➕ Why should men close the authority gap, apart from it being the right thing to do? (8:16) ➕ Why has the authority gap developed in the first place? (11:12) ➕ Why aren’t more organizations making the most of the arbitrage opportunity of female talent? (15:52) ➕ Why hasn’t the market corrected the authority gap? (17:38) ➕ How does the authority gap manifest on boards? (20:26) ➕ What can board members do to counteract their bias? (22:27) ➕ How can boards assess their inclusivity? (25:09) ➕ Have you come across organizations that have closed the authority gap successfully? (27:55) ➕ What can men do to promote female voices in the boardroom? (30:45) ➕ Do men and women add different value to boards? (33:22) ➕ What have been the highlights and lowlights of the board dynamics you’ve experienced? (38:22) ⚡ The Lightning Round ⚡ (41:09) Mary Ann Sieghart is Senior Independent Director at Pantheon International Plc, RemCo Chair at The Guardian Group, and Trustee at Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Kennedy Memorial Trust. She is also a Visiting Professor at the King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King’s College London. Mary Ann has served on over 20 boards and is the best-selling author of The Authority Gap. She is a former Lex columnist at the Financial Times, Assistant Editor of The Times, and political columnist at The Independent. She has presented on BBC Radio 4 and Channel 4 and now runs a consultancy business, The Authority Gap Consultancy, to help organisations close their authority gaps. #AuthorityGap #BoardDiversity #GenderEquality #Leadership #Inclusion

Join us next Thursday, October 3rd, at 17:00 for a Board Insights session focused on building a successful NED portfolio. Our panel, seasoned NEDs Kerensa Jennings and Paul Forman, and Nurole’s Chief Client Success Officer Grace Thomas, will share their extensive experience and strategies for navigating this competitive space. Here’s what attendees said about last month’s session: "An excellent discussion packed with valuable advice—really highlights the power of your network." "Insightful, thought-provoking, and reassuring. I now feel more confident to take the next step." "Clear, concise, and packed with takeaways. A highly valuable session." Secure your spot today: https://lu.ma/se1cgxj6

📣 Tune in next Thursday (3rd October) at 15:30 for a live recording of Enter the Boardroom with Oliver Cummings and Professor Renee Adams Renée is a Professor of Finance at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She’s also a Fellow of the European Corporate Governance Institute, a Finance Department Editor at Management Science, and the former Chair of AFFECT, the American Finance Association's committee for women in finance. 🎟️ Register here: https://lu.ma/4prsqajt Attendees will have the unique opportunity to listen to the unedited conversation, ask Renée questions, and network with fellow participants via the group chat.

🎙️New podcast with Cedi Frederick FIoD, FCMI, FRSA, MInstLM GGA 87. Building a board portfolio: housing association & NHS trust boards Listen to Cedi’s conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings on: 👉 Apple - https://lnkd.in/gE78NrB4 👉 Spotify - https://lnkd.in/d9zwkyPV 👉 Nurole - https://lnkd.in/e9YTq25p 👉 Or wherever you listen to podcasts 🎶 Track listing ➕ What does work on a housing association board involve? (0:47)  ➕ Practically, how does the Sage Homes board add value? (4:50)  ➕ What risks do you worry about most on Housing Association boards? (9:38)  ➕ What are the rewards of being on a Housing Association board? (12:46)  ➕ What are your key areas of focus on NHS Trust boards? (15:10)   ➕ Does the government need to spend more on healthcare? (19:01)  ➕ What advice do you have for people with commercial backgrounds who want to join NHS Trust boards? (22:55)  ➕ Have you ever felt discrimination in the boardroom? (26:27)  ➕ Where have you seen the most positive impact of diversity? (28:28)  ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(31:19)  #portfoliocareer #housingassociations #NHS #entertheboardroom Cedi Frederick is Chair of NHS Kent & Medway and the The Centre for Healthy Empowered Communities, and NED at Sage Homes and Impact Healthcare REIT plc. 

Earlier this month, we ran an online session on getting paid board roles. Our excellent panel; Cedi Frederick FIoD, FCMI, FRSA, MInstLM GGA, Pam Vick, Carla Devereux, and our host; Madeleine Milne, provided invaluable insights into how to navigate this often misunderstood landscape, and the topic of networking came up multiple times. Below is just a small snippet of the conversation. Nurole’s Board Community was designed to suit this very need - with access to a like minded community of both aspiring, and current NEDs, the community enjoys access to monthly networking events, an online forum for discussion, and expert-led panel discussions on various topics. If you are already a Nurole member you can sign up for the Community, and a 30-day trial, here: https://lnkd.in/e4cBdXVu If you aren’t yet a Nurole member, you can register here: https://lnkd.in/eG_pHfiJ