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Bleeding out: Theranos oozes with corporate governance lessons
A year ago, Theranos was a Silicon Valley health tech “unicorn” praised for breakthrough advancements in blood testing. Now it’s under civil and criminal investigation for defrauding investors. The role Theranos’ board has played in this is already shaping up to be a pointed object lesson for board best practices ...
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LendingClub could teach Theranos a thing or two about crisis management
Relatively young, technology-based companies face special difficulties when dealing with crises. Their focus on market disruption and their lack of established credibility make earning public trust even more difficult. And yet, LendingClub shows how it can be done at a time when Theranos certainly failed the crisis management test. David ...
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News BriefCommunication and relationships is increasingly critical for compliance teams
Compliance is increasingly in the spotlight as companies are tackling everything from artificial intelligence and other new technologies to risk management and mitigation. But it’s soft skills of communication and relationship building that are becoming the most critical tools for success.
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News BriefTechnology advancements are making export controls more important than ever
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a war with unusual implications: The U.S. has stepped up sanctions and export controls. But companies are increasingly learning that the most seemingly innocuous products can find themselves in “dual use,” as a product for daily life and a product for war. A gyroscope ...