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GOP Aims To Remove Charter School Accountability Rules

Forbes Leadership

Charter school transparency and accountability rules are not the noisiest issues in government these days, but they are serving as fine example of how folks can drag a fight out.

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It’s Time for Sustainability to Become a Core Part of MBA Programs

Harvard Business Review

Business schools must incorporate interdisciplinary approaches in their programs, combining environmental and climate science with traditional business skills like carbon accounting, strategy, and governance.

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At COP 27 In Egypt, Climate Accountability Will Be Challenging

Forbes Leadership

The climate agenda is so urgent that despite all challenges none of us can afford to waste the opportunity next month to try to hold governments and companies accountable for the promises they already have made.

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Equipping Leaders and Employees to Manage Polarizing Issues in the Workplace

David Grossman

Where once a clear boundary may have existed between our professional and personal lives, as the two blend together and trust in key institutions such as government, media and NGOs continues to erode, business leaders are compelled to demonstrate accountability and take a stance.

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Do You Need a Chief Governance Officer?

Association Now Leadership

A CGO, dedicated to good governance, might help them stay on point. It isn’t news that many boards struggle to get a handle on good governance. Outdated committee structures, underperforming committee leadership, or lack of annually updated plans fail to ensure that committees are focused and accountable,” they write. “A

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Seasonal Businesses Can Stay Profitable in the Off-Season. Here’s How.

Harvard Business Review

Then there are those driven by government or deadline-based needs, such as accounting services during tax season. Industries facing this cyclicality are diverse, from snow removal services and ice cream shops to Halloween stores and Christmas tree farms.

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Companies Are Scaling Back Sustainability Pledges. Here’s What They Should Do Instead.

Harvard Business Review

To counter this retreat, companies must replace unrealistic targets with meaningful actions, rethink supplier relationships, rebalance investments considering future ecological costs, and reshape governance structures to ensure accountability and expertise in sustainability initiatives.

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