Shownotes
Welcome to the pilot episode of The Board Success Podcast. In this conversation, host Sally Parrish shares who she is, her passion for board work, and her hopes and future plans for this podcast.
Whilst there have been major changes in business in the last 40 to 50 years, the boardroom has struggled to keep pace with these transformations. Stakeholders and Consumers now have a voice and they voice their needs and opinions in real time on social media. Boards don’t have the luxury of revealing their plans to pomp and ceremony at the annual general meeting. They are judged every step of the way.
Sally explores some of the best practices seen in various industries to inspire traditional boards to take their business to the next level. Modern day boardrooms need modern day skills and thinking!
Tune in to this podcast to grow your boardroom skills as a Company Director and have influence and impact in the boardroom.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Who is Sally Parrish and the current business changes she sees (00:10)
- Her hopes for the TBSP podcast (01:39)
- The three big areas of focus for boards (03:05)
- The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance policies in business(03:15)
- Why employee well-being is essential (04:45)
- The impact of Tech in the business and boardroom (06:23)
- The value of assessing leadership capabilities in board roles (09:19)
QUOTES
"Business used to be about profit or how much money we bring in. Now, it's about the four Ps - profit, people, planet, and purpose." -Sally Parrish
"Having a board role is an absolute privilege. We need to make sure we're putting the right people in those roles, with the right conversations and leadership capabilities to have influence and impact in their roles." -Sally Parrish
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