The Chairmen’s Research Group was established by Manchester Square Partners to explore developments in board practice and to help disseminate most effective practices in Chairmanship and Board membership. Sir David Lees chairs the group and members are drawn from among Chairmen of FTSE 100 and 250 companies.
Research presented to the Group is outlined below:
CHAIRING IN ADVERSITY
Manchester Square Partners and JCA Group 20092009 was a year of crisis in the boardroom, much more than most boards have managed before. This study examines what Chairman do differently in times of adversity. Contributions from Chairmen with different areas of experience and differing styles to see them and their boards through troubled times.
IS THERE A CEO SELL-BY DATE?
Manchester Square Partners and CASS Business School 2008
PRIVATE EQUITY VS PLC BOARDS - A COMPARISON OF PRACTICES AND EFFECTIVENESS - LBS AND MWM
August 2008THE CHAIRMAN AND THE BOARD
A Study of the Role, Contribution and Performance of UK Board Directors, Manchester Square Partners; April 2008This comprehensive study of FTSE 350 Directors raises question marks over the effectiveness of plc Chairmen, the tendency for Chairmen to be too ‘executive’, the lack of Chairman succession planning, the lack of governance and examines the tendency for Chairmen to ignore the contributions of other non-executive directors
ACROSS THE BOARDS
How Chairmen’s Roles Differ Around the World, Manchester Square Partners; October 2006Chairmen have a wide range of responsibilities important for organisational success. But recent research has found that practices of chairmanship and board dynamics differ around the world. What are the implications for organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia?
Chairing in Adversity
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HEADLINE TRENDS IN BOARD TURNOVER AND COMPOSITION 2007 - 2010
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FTSE 100 CEOs - WHERE DO FTSE CEOS COME FROM AND WHERE DO THEY GO TO?
A review of the trends of the career paths of FTSE 100 & 250 CEOs, both prior to appointment, and after they step down.- FTSE 250
FTSE 100
FTSE 100 CEO Career Paths 2007
FTSE 100 CEO Career Paths 2006
FT - Killer Boards
Financial Times, The LEX Column; December 3, 2009Life after the C-Suite
Financial Times, The LEX Column; July 29 2008-
Jobsolence.
Financial Times, The LEX Column; September 6, 2008