Audio By Carbonatix
Insight
Governance and ethics set the boundaries for sustainable performance. CEOs must reinforce standards early to protect value and reputation.
Key Strategies:
1. Reaffirm Ethical Standards – Set clear behavioral expectations.
2. Review Risk Landscape – Identify emerging threats.
3. Strengthen Governance Processes – Clarify oversight and controls.
4. Promote Speak-Up Culture – Encourage transparency and trust.
5. Engage the Board Actively – Align on risk and governance priorities.
CEO Leadership Actions.
✅ Lead a governance and risk review session.
✅ Communicate zero tolerance for ethical breaches.
✅ Ensure audit and compliance plans are in place.
Actionable Tip.
- Request a top-five risk brief for 2026 from your risk team.
Why This Matters?
Strong governance protects reputation, trust, and long-term success.
About the Author
Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.
Latest Stories
-
Young gospel musicians use my songs without permission – Obaapa Christy
2 minutes -
The Ghanaian Researcher challenging how social media platforms treat neurodivergent users
9 minutes -
NPA to revise diesel price floor following government’s GH¢2 per litre subsidy
18 minutes -
Reform-LBG engages stakeholders to support peacebuilding and livelihoods project in Lewuniyiri
24 minutes -
QNET reaffirms zero tolerance for human trafficking and fraud following reports from Côte d’Ivoire
25 minutes -
JoyNews, IMANI to host national dialogue on plastic waste management
34 minutes -
GWCL explains cause of water shortage in parts of Accra
36 minutes -
Five Ghana football legends honoured by BRÜHM
36 minutes -
Boxing officials urge NSA and Ghana Sports Fund to invest in grassroots athlete development
38 minutes -
Supreme Court: Expanding party primaries won’t end vote buying, but will make it harder
39 minutes -
Government launches National Community Media Cyber Capability Building Project to combat cybercrime
42 minutes -
Big Chef Junior Season 5 launches with pizza-inspired theme
50 minutes -
The price of a vote: Why NPP must take a bold stand against vote buying
54 minutes -
High Court freezes Dennis Miracles Aboagye’s five bank accounts, four properties over EOCO probe
55 minutes -
‘We’re struggling; pay your water bills’ – GWCL tells Ghanaians
1 hour