Today’s leads face multidimensional uncertainty, and many have failed to anticipate the volatility and ambiguity of the moment. In contrast to previous periods, this disruption is more profound, with the very nature of how the world does business changing in real time. The news is noisy, the pace of change is rapid-fire, and the geopolitics are destabilizing.
As a result, boards have never been more essential to the success of the companies they serve. However, boards often are not engaged early enough to provide advice and counsel on critical decisions, and as a result must make up for lost time later. By bringing boards into critical business decisions sooner, organizations can improve risk management, strategic guidance, governance, accountability, and communication.
Thoughts from a more-than-occasional writer
