Our inaugural report, “Boards: Stepping Up as Stewards of Sustainability”, revealed a paradox: while board members recognized the imperative for sustainability, many felt ill-equipped to act on it. Often feeling as though they are the lone voice on the board, directors may also lack the courage—or their boardrooms may lack the psychological safety—to challenge how long-term risks and opportunities are monitored and addressed through board governance.
Drawing from experience working with boards and cybersecurity executives, explore insights to enhance your readiness to land your first board seat.
As our discussion uncovered, a forward-looking board is one that adeptly embraces its evolving role by maintaining its independence while ensuring effectiveness.
The ‘digital board’ has become a prerequisite for securing long-term success, effectively managing talent, and mitigating risks within the company.
Discover the keys to navigating today's demanding business landscape through effective board evaluations. Learn how a comprehensive approach, combining online questionnaires and individual interviews, conducted by independent third-party specialists, can provide concrete insights for bolstering board effectiveness and driving positive change.
Join the discussion on board committees with Egon Zehnder's Directors Development Program. Gain insights on unique responsibilities and maximizing productivity.
Boards hardly succeed by accident. In fact, it takes intentional efforts to construct a consistently high-performing board. This was one of the key takeaways from a recent session of Egon Zehnder’s Directors Development Program which delved into how to build a high-performing board.
In a recent session of Egon Zehnder’s Directors Development Program, the focus was on the nuanced role of the chair and the delicate art of managing dissent in the boardroom.
Panel members provide their perspectives on what trends are driving India’s fintech revolution
Lessons learned and the future of board governance
How directors can understand the strengths and weaknesses of their board’s committee system and use committees to advance company goals.
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