Its undeniable the coronavirus pandemic will have an impact on global governance. Although it’s too early to tell exactly what this impact will be, implications for corporate governance practices and standards are already emerging.<\/p>\n
Samir Trabelsi, Accounting and Governance Professor with the Goodman School of Business at Brock University, will present on \u2018COVID-19: Good governance in crisis or a good crisis for governance?\u2019 Wednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m. as part of the next Business Breathers\u00a0webinar.<\/p>\n
The free weekly webinar series is facilitated by the Goodman School of Business\u2019 Goodman Group\u00a0and features 30 minutes of live industry and faculty expert-led discussions, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Topics focus on leadership, management and innovation, as well as the financial and social impacts of trending topics.<\/p>\n
Trabelsi will outline several corporate governance issues as companies and not-for-profit organizations respond to the challenges and risks posed by the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoard of directors always think about the bottom line, but now investors are asking companies to not only gain value but create sustainable value,\u201d he said. “Governance is shifting from a shareholder perspective to a stakeholder approach. From these microeconomic observations, we can see that COVID-19 is an opportunity to redefine a global governance model. I propose a new model for our new normal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Trabelsi has taught courses in corporate governance, research methodology and external reporting. His research interests include corporate governance, sustainability, corruption, risk management and greenwashing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Interested participants are asked to register online<\/a>. A confirmation email will provide a Lifesize link to access the webinar at the date and time it is planned.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upcoming Business Breathers:<\/strong><\/p>\n COVID-19: Good governance in crisis or a good crisis for governance?<\/strong> Corporate social responsibility in the era of Black Lives Matter<\/strong> <\/p>\n Recordings available for past webinars:<\/strong><\/p>\n Understanding distributed leadership<\/strong> Working from home: Insights into the new norm<\/strong> Leadership presence<\/strong> Managing through the unimaginable<\/strong>
\nPresented by Samir Trabelsi, Professor, Goodman School of Business
\nWednesday, June 24 at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
\nPresented by Gervan Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brock University
\nWednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Camille Rutherford, Vice-Provost, Strategic Partnerships and International, Brock University<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Roger Favero, Executive Vice-President Data and Technology for HomeEquity Bank, Jason O\u2019Halloran, Partner with S+C Partners, and Glenn Skrubbeltrang, Lecturer with the Goodman School of Business.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Barbara Devine, CEO and Founder of Impact and Performance<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Andrew Gaudes, Dean, Goodman School of Business<\/p>\n