Recent crises mean boards have focused much of their time on fire fighting. Even before the pandemic there was evidence many boards spent considerable time looking backwards at compliance, financial reports, and their broader fiduciary duties.

Oversight of compliance is an essential function of boards, as is dealing with pressing issues such as supply chain disruption and rising inflation, but boards also need to drive innovation, and adapt their organisations to drive sustainable value in the future. So how can a board of directors ensure they are forward looking, engaging in strategic discussions, and supporting executive leaders with long-term goals?

Join this free webinar from Diligent and Board Agenda where we will explore all the elements that go into transforming directors into an effective board, one that successfully fulfils its fiduciary duties, but also ensures directors are not overwhelmed or distracted from achieving long-term strategic goals.

The panel will discuss:

• The key elements of a future-fit, and effective board.
• Alignment of recruitment, diversity and skills with long-term strategic objectives
• How a chairperson, can turn a passive board into a future-focused effective team
• Strategic engagement between the board and senior management
• Creating positive board cultures, relationship dynamics and behaviours
• The role of technology in enhancing information flow and knowledge sharing