WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF BOARD MEETINGS? TOP BOARD OF DIRECTORS KEYNOTE SPEAKER & FUTURIST EXPLAINS

15 Sep WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF BOARD MEETINGS? TOP BOARD OF DIRECTORS KEYNOTE SPEAKER & FUTURIST EXPLAINS

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Typical topics covered by board of directors speakers at conferences and events aren’t hard to determine. For instance, a few we ourselves get tapped to present on would be…

  • Governance Best Practices – How to structure an effective board, establish good governance, manage different board member personalities and leadership transition.
  • Strategy – From a board of directors speakers’ perspective, the board’s role in strategic planning, shaping company vision, providing guidance on growth opportunities, risk management and ensuring execution.
  • CEO Oversight – How to effectively hire, evaluate, compensate and if necessary terminate the CEO while establishing the right board-CEO relationship.
  • Succession Planning – Preparing for eventual executive/board leadership transition including internal pipeline development and hiring from outside.
  • Financial Oversight – As board of directors speakers, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting, making financially sound decisions, providing budget guidance and overseeing audits/internal controls.
  • Risk Management – Identifying and mitigating organizational risks, crisis readiness and maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Corporate Culture – Defining and championing the desired corporate culture and value system from a board of directors speaker’s perspective.
  • Talent Development – Providing mentoring and development opportunities for high-potential leaders.
  • Diversity – Improving diversity at the board and executive levels to bring in broader perspectives.
  • Digital Transformation – Guiding shifts into e-commerce and use of data and automation while also managing cyber risks as board of directors speakers.
  • ESG/Sustainability – Incorporating environmental, social responsibility and governance considerations into board oversight.

 

All in all, we’d say that the best board of directors speakers blend insider expertise with storytelling and actionable takeaways for audience members to enhance their own board service.