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The Better Boards Podcast Series

Dr Sabine Dembkowski

The Better Boards podcast series is the podcast for Chairs, CEOs, Non-Executive Directors, Company Secretaries, and their advisors.Every episode is filled with practical insights and learnings from those inside the boardrooms. We tease out what really matters and highlight actionable steps you can take to enhance the performance of your board.

business management

All Episodes

16:50

How to lead through complexity | Dr Nadine Rinck,...

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2025/01/02

Send us a textEvery year, the world's preeminent leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder, surveys CEOs to identify issues and challenges they face and how they deal with them. In this podcast, we highlight key findings and discuss the implications for CEOs and Nomination Committees challenged to align on the search criteria for CEOsIn this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses how to lead through complexity with Dr Nadine Rinck, a partner in Eg...

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24:00

Crisis & the Board: How to prepare for “Anything"

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2024/12/19

Send us a textThere are many different types of crises, and how boards deal with them, so it is prudent to be aware of typical mistakes, what works, and what boards can do to deal well with these situations. Are there any ‘golden rules’ that can serve as a starting point to prepare a board and ensure effectiveness and performance in a crisis?In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses crisis and the board with Barbara Lambert, a profe...

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23:21

The Boardroom Awakening: Can Corporate Governance...

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2024/12/05

Send us a textThe ESG narrative has become familiar but does not yet confront the challenges of a world where interest in sustainability is waning in some regions, political and economic divides are widening, and technology is reshaping the rules of the game. How can boards maintain momentum on climate and social issues when governments are focused on regulation and public interest is fractured? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, ...

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21:12

On the crucial relationship between the Chair and the...

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2024/11/28

Send us a textThe board is responsible for appointing the CEO, and the relationship between the Chair and the CEO is crucial - but often not easy. So what matters when selecting a CEO, and how can we establish and develop a good relationship between the Chair and the CEO? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses the crucial relationship between the Chair and the CEO with Sir David Norgrove, currently a Governor at the Universit...

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23:39

Being on the Board – Keeping it Simple | Sir John Tusa

The Better Boards Podcast Series ·

2024/11/07

Send us a textAmid global uncertainty, are boardrooms needlessly complex? Is It possible to thrive in the boardroom by keeping things simple? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Director of Better Boards www.better-boards.com, discusses being on the board with Sir John Tusa. Sir John has been known to the public as the main presenter of BBC2's Newsnight and the Managing Director of some of the most iconic media and cultural centres in the United Kingdom.&nbs...

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24:03

The Joy Of Working On Boards In Five Continents

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2024/10/17

Send us a textMost Directors serve on boards in one or two countries. The argument often is that one Most Directors serve on boards in one or two countries. The argument often is that one has to understand the legal requirements and the cultural context. Is this the only way in our connected world?In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, reflects with Christof Kutscher about his experience serving on boards in 20 countries on five continents. ...

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17:00

Tech Boards – What matters to investors

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2024/10/02

Send us a textIn this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses tech boards with Irene Arias Hofman, CEO of IDB Lab, the innovation and venture laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank Group. “We do care a lot about the principles, the values, the incentives”Irene begins by outlining that when evaluating tech boards, especially in startups, investors focus on several key elements. Using her organisation’s portfolio as an exampl...

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17:18

Insights into the German Corporate Governance Debate...

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2024/09/05

Send us a textEvery country has its fair share of corporate failures. Afterwards, It is easy to point towards governance. Reflection and learning are essential. In this podcast, you hear from someone who has a critical governance role In Germany. You gain insights into the issues discussed and the perspectives of someone who hears daily from all players in the market - regulators, state officials, top managers, board members, the media and the general public. Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founde...

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20:04

Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion bad for business?

The Better Boards Podcast Series ·

2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.Recently, there has been a surge on social media stating that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are bad for business. Some of the world’s largest firms have also significantly reduced their investment in diversity and inclusion. But what does this mean for boards that do believe DEI are good for business? Should they change how they approach this agenda, and if so, how? In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better B...

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14:54

Mastering Internal Board Evaluations

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2024/08/01

Send us a Text Message.Corporate Governance Codes worldwide state that an internal board evaluation shall be conducted in years one and two after a fully facilitated external evaluation. It is one of those tasks on a Company Secretariat's calendar that has to be done. But how?In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses mastering internal board evaluation with Chloe Barry. Chloe is Group Company Secretary at Kingfisher, an FTSE100...

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21:39

How to get creativity and innovation into the...

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2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.Many Directors have positive intentions, want to leverage their experiences, support executives, and discuss the big picture in the boardroom. But many quickly become disillusioned, stuck in detail, ticking off boxes and agenda items rather than supporting executives and helping the organisation make a real mark. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards www.better-boards.com, talks with Sir John Tusa. He is known as the ...

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19:42

AI and Advanced Analytics – delivering value for...

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2024/07/04

As board members gain awareness of the possibilities and power of AI and analytics, an almost unlimited array of potential projects, questions, or scenarios where analytics could improve outcomes arises. The challenge is how to prioritise the various opportunities. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses using AI and advanced analytics to deliver value in the boardroom with Professor Bernardo Almada-Lobo, co-author of The Anal...

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23:08

The death of the ESG Committee

The Better Boards Podcast Series ·

2024/06/20

Climate change is not just a distant threat, but an urgent and immediate reality that is forcing fundamental change for organisations, often transforming their business models. The role of governance in enabling and guiding the urgent transition to the net zero economy has never been more crucial. In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards) discusses how Chairs can structure their committees, why climate change is central to business resil...

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20:58

Mastering the Company Secretariat

The Better Boards Podcast Series ·

2024/06/05

Managing an ever-growing agenda, Company Secretaries today face a plethora of issues that can pull their focus in countless directions. It's truly challenging to work effectively with the board and keep on top of the ever-changing economic, technological, and regulatory landscape. So, how can Company Secretaries maintain clarity and focus amidst their expanding responsibilities?In this podcast, Dr. Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards, discusses mastering the compa...

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17:16

A balancing act: where should EMEIA boards focus for...

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2024/05/16

Managing an ever-growing agenda, boards today face a plethora of issues that can pull their focus in countless directions. How can boards maintain clarity and focus amidst their expanding scope of responsibilities, especially when it comes to the critical area of sustainability?In this podcast, Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner, discusses this issue with Andrew Hobbs from EY’s Center for Board Matters. Andrew is also EMEIA Public Policy leader and Chair of the Corporate Gover...

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25:16

Increasing productivity through inclusion

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2024/05/02

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21:21

Experience of working with a board as a first-time CEO

The Better Boards Podcast Series ·

2024/04/18

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16:03

How can boards convert sustainability from a wish to...

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2024/04/02

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20:43

U.S. and U.K. – Two countries separated by common...

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2024/03/20

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18:29

What do board members need to think about to avoid...

The Better Boards Podcast Series ·

2024/03/07

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