Clients often ask me what’s the ROI on corporate governance; i.e., how does good corporate governance affect “the bottom line”? Good corporate governance can improve operational performance. It’s not just a compliance system, it’s the philosophy of governing the organization through proactive management from the top down. Good corporate governance transcends basic governance practices (legal [...]
The “great pacific garbage patch” is a catchy phrase that attracts global attention. Technically, it is not true; there is no island of trash, but metaphorically it is perfect. Plastic pollution is recognized as the third greatest challenge to a healthy ocean environment behind overfishing and climate change. The Clean Oceans Project was created in [...]
I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada—right in the heart of the energy industry in North America. I have the luxury of not working in the industry but am a keen observer of what happens in it day to day. In early May, I was invited to one of those breakfasts that promise a quasi-famous speaker and [...]
A Milestone in Helicopter History News releases on September 4, 2012, announced that Bristow Group Inc. was to purchase a minority stake in Cougar Helicopters. The investment figure announced was $250 million, which included the purchase of eight Sikorsky S-92 helicopters as well as facilities located in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, Canada. By October 4, [...]
The pressure is unrelenting. He took on this leadership position because he felt he could make a contribution, lead the team through the challenges ahead and enjoy the role. Now he is wondering if he is in way over his head. Alejandro Rodriguez gazes through bleary eyes at the streams of numbers displayed on the [...]
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