Purpose – To develop a model clarifying the personal factors and behavioural characteristics (competencies) relevant to effective command, leadership and management in the Royal Navy. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire study was conducted on a sample of 261 Officers and ratings....

Purpose – This paper aims to present a summary of a study to identify the competencies of effective leadership and management in the British Royal Navy (RN). Design/methodology/approach – The sample consisted of 261 Officers and Ratings. Performance was determined through the organisation's...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore two under‐developed areas of board research: the corporate governance of unlisted companies; and board behaviour, focusing on process factors that contribute to a board performing effectively. Design/methodology/approach – The Board...

Explains the model which underlies the Institute of Directors′ Standards of Good Practice for Boards of Directors produced in association with Henley Management College. These standards were derived from an extensive, rigorous research and consultation process over a period of...