Corporate Governance

A Practical Guide  Are you interested in building a career in corporate governance? Whether you’re fresh out of university or looking to pivot your professional path, corporate governance offers an exciting opportunity to shape how organisations operate with integrity, accountability and strategic foresight.  In Ireland, the governance landscape is evolving rapidly, with increasing demand for… Continue Reading How to Become a Corporate Governance Professional in Ireland

The Future of ESG for New Governance Professionals As you embark on your corporate governance career, one area that’s rapidly evolving and becoming central to boardroom discussions is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). With new regulatory and legislative updates rolling out in 2025, ESG is no longer a “nice to have” but a critical part… Continue Reading Doing Good, Whilst Doing Business

Essential Lessons for Those Starting a Career in Corporate Governance As you begin your journey into corporate governance, it’s vital to understand what happens when governance fails—and how you can avoid making the same mistakes. Boardroom failures don’t just affect businesses; they impact employees, communities, and public trust. Learning from some of history’s most significant board… Continue Reading The Greatest Board Failures

Navigating Governance Risk In today’s complex regulatory landscape, governance is no longer just a compliance function — it’s a strategic asset. Yet, when governance structures are weak, misaligned or poorly executed, they become a risk in themselves. Governance risk refers to the threats that arise when an organisation’s frameworks, policies and oversight mechanisms fail to… Continue Reading Navigating Governance Risk

When it comes to joining a board, many ask: What qualifications do I really need?  While qualities and experience are vital, formal qualifications that are recognised and chartered by a professional governance body have become increasingly essential to establish credibility and effectiveness in today’s complex boardrooms.  Why Understanding Boards and Your Duties Matters  Boards provide… Continue Reading What Qualifications Do You Need to Become a Board Member?

A Guide for Law and Accountancy Graduates in Ireland  If you’re a law or accountancy graduate considering a career in corporate governance, you’re entering a dynamic and increasingly vital field. Corporate governance today is much more than compliance — it’s about shaping the integrity, accountability and strategic direction of organisations. For ambitious graduates, understanding the… Continue Reading Launching Your Career in Corporate Governance

A Corporate Governance Perspective Building and Cultivating a Culture Prepared for AI: A Corporate Governance Perspective Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how decisions are made, risks are managed and value is created — not just in operations but at the boardroom table. For corporate governance professionals in Ireland, the challenge isn’t only technological; it’s cultural.To… Continue Reading Building and Cultivating a Culture Prepared for AI

Interview with Dr Val Corbett, Programme Director MSc in Corporate Governance Can you share with us more about your own educational journey?  After completing my law and master’s degrees at University College Cork, I started my professional career working in corporate governance with KPMG. After some time, I was attracted to academia and joined Griffith… Continue Reading MSC Corporate Governance