Governance Impact Will Expand in the Decade Ahead
Dr. Donna Hamlin, CEO
The next decade of corporate governance will not only be about improving how boards oversee companies. It will be about how boards help organizations navigate a world in which technology, markets, politics, and society are increasingly interconnected.
Shaping Board Strategy
Shaping board strategy is key. Board failures rarely stem from inadequate structures alone. More often, they arise from the weak dynamics around the table:
- Group think
- Lack of trust
- Dominant voices
- Failure to bring the outside world in
- An inability to challenge assumptions
Open discussions with respectful dynamics are vital for the work ahead.
Decisions and Action
The next challenge for boards is developing the judgment, context, and courage to act when the rules are incomplete and the future is uncertain. They cannot be caught off guard.
Today's most pressing governance questions:
- Where do power and accountability reside in modern capitalism?
- How should boards respond to geopolitical risk, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity threats?
- How can boards create value for both shareholders and stakeholders?
Does your board have good judgement skills and courage to act when the future is not clear?
Board Composition
The new focus on navigating globally with constant changes in technology, markets, politics, and society requires talent on the board with expertise to address the challenges. Boards need to understand what expertise is needed and find the ideal directors who bring insights to the table.
Exploring International Exchange and Learning
This is a global challenge and all boards will benefit from gathering and sharing their insights, ideas and experiences with each other. It will create new ideas and suggestions for addressing the challenges ahead.
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We Are Here to Help
- We assist with talent acquisition for ideal board candidates who are certified and have the special expertise needed for your board.
- Also, we are members of the Maximize Your Board Potential Program run annually at Harvard University. It brings together board directors from many countries. They explore governance situations together as a think team to solve complex challenges.
- We offer global board certification programs to prepare directors for their work ahead.
If you need support or board guidance, we are here to help.Contact us at dhamlin@hhboardwise.com
