Expert Video: Social media - What next?

Social media: What next?
By now, most will acknowledge social media is here to stay.
What can we expect and how do companies stay ahead?
Soraya Darabi, a digital strategist and former social media manager
of The New York Times shares her views.


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Expert File: Non Executive Directors

Non Executive Directors: Experience and Good Practice
by Frank Lewis

Michael Grade once famously said: “NEDs are like bidets – 
not sure what they are there for, but they add a bit of class!”
This is far from the truth. NEDs are working harder than ever and
the Walker Report has made the job more onerous.
Many boards are not tolerant enough of challenge and if someone
asks too many questions, they are branded as part of the “awkward squad”.
Lord Walker in a recent speech said: “The ability of NEDs to stand up to 
executive management is more important than the qualifications those directors hold.”
While there has been a whole lot of discussion about the need for
NEDs with relevant experience, that knowledge is little more than
useless if it is not accompanied by a willingness to challenge the executives...

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