The Art and Science of Creating an Effective Board

Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder & Managing Partner - Better Boards Limited, London
 
The challenges that companies face are evolving rapidly. Digitisation, climate change, geopolitical shifts and supply chain challenges to name a view pose strategic risks for companies of all sizes, in every industry, in every country. The landscape is uncertain and must be navigated with care. The challenges for boards have not been greater for decades. Boards and individual Directors can only succeed and navigate their organisation through the maze if they are effective in the boardroom – individually and collectively.
 
What Makes A Board Really Effective?
In a recent report from PWC and The Conference Board the authors wrote “To be an effective board, the participants need to understand what constitutes an effective board.”
Herein lies the crux of the matter. In the same report it is stated that only 29% of C-Suite executives rate their board´s overall performance as excellent or good! ...