Just what is the responsibility of the board of directors on their company’s sustainability agenda and how can companies use their sustainability strategy to future-proof their business?

What general leadership lessons can be made from their challenging situation? Alumni talks to Carolina Samuelsson, CEO of Region Halland’s Network of Hospitals, about the challenge of leadership in a time of crisis and the positives that have emerged as a result.

Anna Lindstedt, founder of Ethos International shares her view about the growing pressure on boards to take the risks and rewards around sustainability seriously.

Global MD of Alumni’s Healthcare and Academia practice Frank McKenna, discusses how the pandemic and its aftermath have raised expectations of leaders in the NHS to new heights.

We recently interviewed Gun Nilsson, professional non-executive board director.

An overview of the results of the CEO survey - VD Barometern - with key takeaways that board members should be reflecting on. VD Barometern is an annual survey conducted with input from CEOs in both private and public companies across a wide range of industry sectors in Sweden.

We recently interviewed Per G. Braathen. Chair of Scandic Hotels Group, owner, Chair and CEO of Braganza. Welcome insights into leading organsations in some of the worst hit industry sectors by the pandemic and leading in the face of adversity.

Highlights from our annual Spring Summit. We recently hosted a live broadcast featuring top corporate decision makers to share experiences and lessons on the recipe for great leadership.

When an organisation finds itself in a tricky position and needs a hero to save the day - there are two solutions: promote an employee on a temporary basis or hire an external interim consultant. In this article we present the case for taking on an external hire.

With increased competition and greater globalisation, universities are continuing to reflect on whether their commitment to reflecting diversity is delivering tangible results. We spoke with our colleague and inclusion expert Owen Francis about the various initiatives that leaders in higher education are using to meet their diversity challenges.

Malin Mella, Consultant and Chartered Psychologist at Alumni, discusses the challenges and best-practice methods for assessing potential in candidates

When an organisation finds itself in a tricky position and needs a hero to save the day - there are two solutions: promote an employee on a temporary basis or hire an external interim consultant. In this article we present the case for taking on an external hire.

Alumni has over the last seven years annually surveyed boards internationally to understand how boards’ agendas are changing and what impacts effectiveness in the boardroom. Last year, we published our report just before the COVID-19 breakout, many of us agree that it feels like a lifetime ago. But how much has the last year really impacted the boards’ agenda?