Thought leadership articles

Applying a lifetime of experience to advisory and board roles

In this Business Post piece Paul Lynch, IoD Ireland Member, Experienced Independent Non-executive Director & Chair, outlines how he built his non-executive director portfolio.

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Empowering Leadership Among Ireland’s C-Suite | The Business Post

With strong leadership a crucial part of a company’s success, IoD Ireland is supporting and enabling directors and C-suite executives with its “gold standard” Chartered Director Programme.

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Is your Board Built for Success?

Board composition has never been more critical. Ensuring the right mix of skills, experience, and perspectives is a priority for boards, investors, regulators, and stakeholders alike.

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Why Board Evaluations Matter

Regular, meaningful board evaluations are essential for ensuring good governance, enhancing board effectiveness, and fostering continuous improvement.

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Strengthening Boards for a Changing Future

Strong governance, strategic oversight, and ethical leadership are only possible when directors remain well-informed and engaged.

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Parliamentary Paralysis: What the current Dáil drama means for business and policy progress

An interesting analysis from Q4 Public Affairs expert Rory Hogan addressing the recent Dáil events and the wider impact for business and policy progress.

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Geo-politics Update

In this timely thought leadership piece, Jim Power, Economist and Media Commentator, explores the current key geopolitical issues that demand our attention.

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Enhancing board accountability and driving organisational success | The Irish Times

Strengthening boards: The power of IoD Ireland's external board evaluations. This article was originally posted on The Irish Times on behalf of IoD Ireland.

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Dealing with uncertainty: The top three questions to ask your CFO

Expert insights from Caroline Kirrane, CFA Charterholder, MBA, and Finance Course Leader at the Institute of Directors Ireland. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Leading at Scale: Finance, Innovation, and Regulation | Irish Times

An insightful Irish Times article with Majella Mungovan, VP, Global Financial Operations at Meta, who discusses Finance, Innovation, and Regulation. This article was originally posted in The Irish Times.

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From CEO to Boardroom Leader | The Business Post

An interesting Business Post article with IoD Member Brendan Jennings on his non-executive career. From stepping down as CEO of Deloitte Ireland in 2020, to becoming the Chair of the Board for Keelings, Glenisk, and PM Group.

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Leading with Purpose

An interesting Irish Times article with Hostelworld Group CFO and IoD Ireland member Caroline Sherry, on financial strategy, the importance of championing DE&I and navigating the evolving governance landscape.

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Omnibus Package Proposed - EU Commission’s Proposal on Sustainability Regulations

Expert insights from Jonathan Moore, Partner, Fieldfisher Ireland LLP. This piece addresses the EU “Omnibus” proposal and the changes to CSRD, EU Taxonomy and the CSDDD.

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The first sections of the long-awaited Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 have now become law

By Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance expert, Partner, Mason, Hayes & Curran LLP.

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The best board advice? Don’t rush in | The Irish Times

An insightful Irish Times article with experienced fintech and financial services board director Peter Oakes, on due diligence, diversity and the power of a continuous learning.

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EU Omnibus Proposal | CSRD, CSDDD and EU Taxonomy

Expert insights from Orla Carolan, former member, EFRAG Secretariat for European Sustainability Reporting Standards. This piece addresses the new EU “Omnibus” proposal issued on 26th February 2025, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy and the CSDDD.

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Where is the World Going in 2025 and Beyond?

Expert insights from Alan Tyrrell CDir, Senior Managing Director, Teneo Ireland.

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DORA/NIS2 compliance can be a competitive advantage as well as an obligation | TechCentral.ie

The introduction of DORA and NIS2 has presented organisations with a challenge in how they should respond to and deal with cyber risk and resilience.

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Forewarned is forearmed | What will 2025 bring for Irish business

IoD Ireland CEO Caroline Spillane CDir reflects on the past year and looks to 2025 in this year in review article.  

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Becoming sustainably literate - why a director should care | Irish Times

New COP29 ISO ESG implementation principles focus of IoD ESG Programme.

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63% of Business Leaders Say Two-Party Coalition Would Be Most Progressive for Irish Business

IoD Ireland's Snap Poll 2024 reveals insights from 356 business leaders on government structures, critical business imperatives, and anticipated challenges for 2025.

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The Problem with Brand “HR”

Expert insights from Stephanie Prenderville, Founder at SPConsulting Ltd, specialising in driving business results through enabling transformation, building capabilities and enabling growth through AI. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Reflecting on Board Performance: Enhancing Governance with an IoD Ireland Board Evaluation | Business Post

Regardless of the sector, regular board evaluations have become essential.

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Educating, informing and supporting directors to lead successfully | Irish Times

Institute of Directors launches new Director Prospectus for 2025.

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NIS2: What I need to know as a Director

By Brian Honan, CEO and Founder, BH Consulting; Chairman of the Advisory Board, Cyber Ireland; and Member of Advisory Group, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

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Putting ESG at the heart of decision making in the boardroom | Business Post

The ESG Fundamentals for Directors short programme from the Institute of Directors Ireland is an opportunity to lead on and implement sound ESG policies in your organisation and with business partners.

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Diversity is just good for business

Expert insights by Margot Slattery CDir, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Social Sustainability, ISS.

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Artificial Intelligence: The days of siloed AI are (or should be) over

Expert insights by Austin Boyle, Managing Director and Head of Technology, Accenture in Ireland.

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How directors should create a digital culture on their board

Expert insights from Garvan Callan, Founder, ONEZERO1. This thought leadership article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Next generation leadership: Leaving the individual and the organisation “Net Better Off”

Expert insights by Aidan McHugh, Partner, BDO. Aidan outlines key themes such as: the multi-generational work force; customer v employee centricity; the idea of Net Better Off; while maintaining growth and margins.

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Building a robust digital and innovation strategy from the boardroom | Business Post

A brand new programme from IoD Ireland for executive and non-executive directors will empower boards to lead a clear and concise digital strategy for their organisation. This article was originally posted on Business Post on behalf of IoD Ireland.  

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Holding a mirror up to the board | The Irish Times

With organisations increasingly dependent on the effectiveness of their boards for success and growth, regular board evaluations are becoming critically important. This article was originally posted on The Irish Times on behalf of IoD Ireland.  

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Preparing for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD): What your organisation needs to know

Expert insights by Dr Rachel Widdis, Director EMEA, at Article One and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Business and Human Rights, School of Law, Trinity College Dublin.

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IoD economic update

Expert insights by Jim Power, Economist. This thought leadership article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Three key financial call outs for boards and directors

Expert insights by Kevin McConnell, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

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Five questions boards should ask to ensure a sustainable supply chain

Expert insights by Marion O'Donnell, Sustainable Investing Advisor.

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How to prepare your business for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

Expert insights by Barry Scannell, Solicitor, Consultant-Technology Department, William Fry.

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Charity board directors - New legislation on the way

Expert insights from Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance expert, Partner, Mason, Hayes & Curran LLP. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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A board director’s role in overseeing cyber security risk | Business Post

Learn how to manage your organisation’s cyber security risk and the necessary compliance and regulatory/legal measures that need to be implemented. This article was originally posted on Business Post on behalf of IoD Ireland.  

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Five Essential Tips for Charity Board Directors

Expert insights by Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance expert, and Partner at Mason, Hayes & Curran. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Building Trust and Confidence in Charities - How You Can Help

Expert insights by Helen Martin, Chief Executive, Charities Regulator.

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Corporate Boards and AI Risk – A Pragmatic Approach

Expert insights by Barry Scannell, Solicitor, Consultant-Technology Department, William Fry. Barry specialises in artificial intelligence (AI), copyright, IP, technology law and data protection.

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The EU AI Act: Understanding the Implications for Irish Businesses

Expert insights from Aidan Connolly, Chief Executive Officer, Idiro Analytics

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Enhancing CSRD Reporting Preparedness for Financial Institutions

Expert insights from Sean MacHale, Partner, EY Financial Services, and Head of Climate Change Advisory and Sustainable Services, CCaSS

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Recent High-Profile Security Breaches – A Wake Up Call for Directors & Board Members

Expert insights from Bill McCluggage, Chief Information Officer Expert.

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‘Green Bleaching’ and Other Unintended Consequences of SFDR

Expert insights from Mark Seavers, Chief Investment Officer, IQ-EQ Fund Management Ireland Ltd, part of the IQ-EQ Group.

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An NCSC Update on Cyber Security Measures and Developments

Expert insights from Richard Browne, Director, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

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Four Trends Companies Need to Address that will Shape the Future of Business

Expert insights from Austin Boyle, Head of Technology, Accenture in Ireland.

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Why Passwords are Not Enough: The Power of Multi-Factor Authentication for Business Security

Expert insights from John Heerey, Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO), IT Force, an Ekco company.

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Emotional Intelligence: 5 Steps to Amplify Your Impact as a Leader

Daire Coffey, CDir, Executive Coach, Non-Executive Director and founder of Perspectives. She is co-author (with Deirdre Murray) of ‘Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – A Leadership Imperative!

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The Business Case for Disability Inclusion

Expert insights by Christabelle Feeney, Director, Employers For Change at the Open Doors Initiative. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Four Factors Businesses Need to Consider as They Plan for the Metaverse

Expert insights by David Kirwan, Head of Technology, Accenture Ireland. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Why Gender Diversity Merits More Board Attention

Expert insights from Aileen O’Toole CDir, Chartered Director and Co-Founder of WomanUp, a training and advisory consultancy whose mission is to expand the number of women in the female talent pipeline.

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Over One in Ten of Menopausal Women are Leaving the Workplace Due to their Symptoms

Expert insights by Loretta Dignam, CEO & Founder, The Menopause Hub. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Budget 2023 Preview

Expert insights by Jim Power, Economist and Media Commentator. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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How the Charities Governance Code is Making a Difference

Expert insights by Helen Martin, Chief Executive, Charities Regulator. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Regulated Funds: Weighing Up the Benefits of Hosted Versus Standalone Platforms

Expert Insights by Annette Stack, Director, IQ-EQ Fund Management (Ireland) Limited. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Don’t Waste a Crisis: What Can Leaders Do to Respond to the Energy Crisis?

Expert Insights by Dr Ciaran Byrne CDir, Director of National Retrofit, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Data Privacy – Some Challenges to Consider in 2022

Expert insights by Steven Roberts, Group Head of Marketing, Griffith College, and Vice Chair, Compliance Institute’s Data Protection and Information Security Working Group. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Avoiding Governance Pitfalls: Regulatory Compliance Versus Regulatory Led Governance

Expert insights by Dr Margaret Cullen, Board Assessor, Institute of Directors in Ireland. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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How Well Positioned is Ireland to Capitalise on the Private Equity Boom?

Expert insights by Conor Joyce, Head of Transfer Agency, Irish Funds, IQ-EQ. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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The EU proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: What It Means for Supply Chains and Directors

Expert insights by Dr Rachel Widdis, Director EMEA, Article One, and Adjunct Assistant Professor Business and Human Rights, School of Law , Trinity College Dublin. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Reputation From the Inside Out – A Unique Opportunity for Leaders to Build a Better Culture in a Post-COVID World

Expert insights by Martyn Rosney M Inst D, Partner, Reputation Inc. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Why Does Diversity and Inclusion Matter?

Expert insights from Rosemary Keogh, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Wheelchair Association. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Navigating Data Protection as a Company Director: A Refresher Guide

Expert insights from Ian Madigan, Professional Rugby Player with Ulster Rugby, and Business Development Advisor, Dataships.io

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Shipflation and the Need to Think Outside of the Box

Exclusive insights by Glenn Murphy MSc. FICS, Chairman of the Board, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, and MD, Irish Shipbrokers & Chartering Ltd. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland.

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Can Ireland Inc.’s Expanding Risk Register be Successfully Managed?

Exclusive insights by Mark Henry, Author, and Speaker. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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The ‘Business’ of Dog Welfare

Expert insights from Becky Bristow, Executive Director, Dogs Trust Ireland, on the crucial link between the COVID-19 pandemic and the welfare of dogs. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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More Customer Voices Needed in the Boardroom – The Why, The What and, Most Importantly, The How

Expert insights by Aileen O’Toole, Chartered Director, Digital Strategist and Fellow of the Marketing Institute of Ireland.This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Linking Executive Remuneration and Incentives to ESG: Are We Asking the Right Question?

Expert insights from By Dr Margaret Cullen, Founder and Principal, Think Governance Ltd. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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How to Develop Your Active Mindset to Accelerate and Amplify Climate Response on Your Board

Expert insights from Clare Nickson Havens, Sustainability Expert and Strategic Board Advisor. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Building Inclusive Workplaces with Remote Access for All

Expert insights from Christabelle Feeney, Director, Employers for Change at the Open Doors Initiative. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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The Future of ESG Investing is Digitalisation

Exclusive insights from Joanne McEnteggart, Managing Director, IQ-EQ. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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An Executive Guide to Reducing Cyber Risk: What Business Leaders Need to Know

Exclusive insights from Ross Palmer, CEO, Enterprise Defence. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Corporate Reporting and Sustainability - Coming to an Annual Report Near You

Exclusive insights from Kevin Prendergast, Chief Executive, Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA). This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Six Signals of Business Change That Should Be on Every Leader’s Radar

Expert insights from Antony Keane, Managing Director, Strategy and Consulting Lead, Accenture in Ireland.

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Global Tax Reform Proposals: Calculating the Impact on Multinationals in Ireland

Expert Analysis from Maura Dineen, Partner, Head of Tax, DLA Piper Ireland and Edel O’Kelly, Legal Director, Corporate/FDI team, DLA Piper Ireland. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Sustainability and ESG – Getting Your Head in the Game

Expert insights from Aedin O’Leary, INED, Investment and ESG Consultant, and Green Team Network Co-founder.

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The Travel Industry: Light at the End of the Tunnel

Expert Analysis from Siobhan Byrne Learat, Founder and CEO, Adams & Butler. This article has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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What if Work Wasn’t a Place?

Expert insights by Michelle Fogarty, FCIPD, BA, Co-founder and COO of PepTalk. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Your Experience and Expertise Matter in Public Sector Board Appointments: Key Elements to Keep in Mind

Expert insights by Kate T Lawler, author of ‘Your Experience & Expertise Matter - A Guide to Your Competency Based Interview'. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Director and Officers Liability: A Must Have for Directors

Expert insights by Stephen Byrne FCII, Director, Glennon Insurance. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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The Tokyo Olympics:  An Exciting New Chapter for Irish Olympic Sport

Expert insights from Sarah Keane, President, Olympic Federation of Ireland, and CEO, Swim, Ireland. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Expert insight from Caroline Kirrane, CFA Charterholder. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Keeping Governance Front and Centre: Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse in Considering ESG

Expert insights from Dr Margaret Cullen, Founder and Principal, Think Governance Ltd, and Board Assessor, IoD Ireland.

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Digital or Die? New Priorities for Boards in a Post-Pandemic World

Expert insights from Aileen O’Toole CDir, who combines independent non-executive director roles with digital strategy consulting assignments. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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How Leaders Can Move the Dial on Employee Wellness

Expert insights from Expert insights from Elysia Hegarty, Associate Director & Head of Wellness, Future of Work Institute, Cpl Resources Plc. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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A Practical Guide for the Role of Directors in Fighting Ransomware

Expert insights from Roisin Cahill, Head of Managed Service, IT Force. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Being Inclusive of People with Disabilities Makes Good Business Sense

Expert insights from Christabelle Feeney, Director, Employers for Change. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Why Ireland is Standing Ever Taller as a Funds Domicile of Choice

Expert insights from Joanne McEnteggart, Managing Director, IQ-EQ Ireland. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Leadership for the Future of Work

Expert insights from Barry Winkless, CSO & Head of the Future of Work Institute, Cpl Resources Plc. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Three Ways to Extend a Digital Vision Beyond the Tech Team

Expert insights from David Kirwan, Managing Director, Head of Technology at Accenture. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD members.

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Company Directors, Your Auditor Has Your Back… or is Supposed To

Expert Insights by Kevin Prendergast, Chief Executive,The Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD members.

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Can the Live Music Industry Recover from the Devastation of Lockdown?

Expert insights from Niall Stokes, founder and editor of Hot Press magazine and author of best-selling books on U2 and Philip Lynott (Thin Lizzy).

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The Evolution and Disruption of the Online Economy in Ireland in 2020: On the Money Report 2021

Expert insights from Alan Coleman, CEO, Wolfgang Digital. This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland members.

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Post-Brexit Supply Chain Concerns but Opportunities for Irish Business

Expert insights from the post-Brexit frontline by Derek Dunne, Port Agent and CEO of Manifests Ireland.

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How to Make Your Team More Productive with Their Time

Expert insights from James Brogan, co-founder and CEO, PepTalk, and co-founder and former Managing Director, Legacy Communications.

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Insolvency and Directors’ Duties

Expert insights from Ruairi Mulrean, Jill Callanan, and Elaine Hughes of LK Shields Solicitors LLP.

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The Brexit Endgame: Will Godot Even Show Up?

Expert insights from David O’Sullivan, former Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to the United States, and former COO of the European External Action Service.

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Cyber Security Roles and Responsibilities for the Board of Directors

Expert insights from Roisin Cahill, Head of Managed Service, IT Force.

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