
Expect the Unexpected: Oversight in Uncertain Times
At CBM’s recent Boardroom Summit, veteran directors reminded boards to prioritize flexibility and preparation over perfect planning.

At CBM’s recent Boardroom Summit, veteran directors reminded boards to prioritize flexibility and preparation over perfect planning.

Adaptability is the central theme running through the boardroom stories behind this year’s Corporate Board Member Board Leadership Awards. Chosen by a panel of their peer directors, each of the four recipients boasts a track record that attests to an essential capability of governance today—the ability to stay current, steadfast and capable during a time of constant, rapid change.

D’Amaro shares why your CEO’s smartest leadership tool might be admitting when he or she does not have the answer.

Cofounder of Corporate Board Member and creator of myriad programs for the director community, TK Kerstetter received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his role pioneering the field of board education.

Among the consequences of poor leadership development are the company’s loss of competitive edge, stagnation in the leadership pipeline, reduced organizational performance, increased recruiting costs and decreased engagement. Here’s how to turn that around.

The outage ‘represents a wakeup call,’ says cybersecurity expert Chris Hetner. Here’s what boards should do next.