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Insights, trends and leading practices on governance from our thought leaders
AI in the Boardroom
May 07, 2026
By Stephanie McCabe
Stephanie is the President of KnowerTech, a board director, and former Deputy City Manager for the City of Edmonton. With a background in engineering and executive leadership, s...
The Strategy Trap: Why Your Board is an Expensive Rearview Mirror (and How to Fix It)
Apr 22, 2026
By Darren Rawson
Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
How to Do a CEO Assessment Well
Mar 12, 2026
By Mary Cameron
Mary is a former CEO and executive with experience in real estate, insurance, IT, and utilities. She was also a former Deputy Minister in two provinces. Mary is a full-time Directo...
Why Great Boards Feel Different
Feb 12, 2026
By Darren Rawson
Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
The Importance of Patience as a Director: Don't Leave Before the Miracle
Jan 14, 2026
By Mary Cameron
Mary is a former CEO and executive with experience in real estate, insurance, IT, and utilities. She was also a former Deputy Minister in two provinces. Mary is a full-time Director...
The Space Between Worlds: How Lived Experience Strengthens Board Thinking
Jan 13, 2026
By Maureen Moneta, CPA, CA, ICD.D
Maureen is a former C-suite executive and Board Chair whose governance perspective is shaped by financial leadership and informed by her experience as a Métis and ...
Eight Director Archetypes That Shape Board Performance
Dec 19, 2025
By Mary Cameron and Sarah Morrison.
Learn more about the authors on our team page.
The most effective directors do not all look the same.
Some lead with precision and structure. Others lead with ...
Applying Mindsets to Elevate Board Design
Nov 13, 2025
By Darren Rawson
Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
Why Capabilities Beat Skills in Building a High-Performing Board
Oct 14, 2025
By Darren Rawson
Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
Why You Should Treat Your Board as a Design Problem
Sep 16, 2025
By Darren Rawson
Darren Rawson is the chair of five private companies including AltaML and Chandos Construction. He’s a former CEO of three different private companies and has done business interna...
