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The Catastrophic Collapse of Carillion: A Deep Dive into Corporate Governance Failure
Executive Summary
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Richard Winfield
What Is the Tunjic Directorship Model?
Today’s quick read is about something every business owner or director should understand – your role at the top of a company.
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Richard Winfield
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: How It Reshaped Corporate Accountability
Why a law from 2002 still matters in 2025—and what it teaches us about trust, ethics, and business leadership.
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Richard Winfield
UN SDG 15: Life on Land
Why nature isn’t just nice to have — it’s a business essential
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Richard Winfield
UNSDG 14: Life Below Water
Why the health of our oceans matters to your business
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Richard Winfield
Culture, Controversy & Corporate Governance: What the Research Tells Us
How national culture shapes business ethics—and how companies can reduce risk.
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Richard Winfield
UNSDG 13: Climate Action
What business leaders and boards need to understand — and do
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Richard Winfield
Navigating Modern Corporate Governance: Risks, Reforms & Responsibility
Summary of an article by Charles Hayes which delves into how regulatory scrutiny of corporate governance significantly impacts investor risks and…
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Richard Winfield
UNSDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
What business leaders and boards need to know
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Richard Winfield
Weekly Review – Week ending 11 July 2025
This Week in Corporate Governance – Week ending 11 July 2025
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Richard Winfield
Business & the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Why the SDGs matter — and what your business can do about them
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Richard Winfield
Business & the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Why the SDGs matter — and what your business can do about them
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Richard Winfield
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