The Board Perspective: A collection of McKinsey insights

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company The Board Perspective: A collection of McKinsey insights The pandemic—and the extraordinary pressure it put on organizations—served as a catalyst for strengthening board effectiveness. The most adaptable boards made a range of structural changes after the onset of the pandemic, and nearly 70 percent said they were much more focused on corporate resilience than their peers. As organizational priorities shift to purpose, talent, geopolitical risks, climate change, and more, the role of the board will likely further evolve. Which activities should the board engage in, and how? Read this collection of insights on how to further enhance the value of your board, and dive deeper into the latest perspectives on: the role of the board board structure and foundations board effectiveness Read more Boards, talent, and culture Boards need to ensure that management walks the talk on culture and values. Be a lifelong learner   How boards can help digital transformations Boards can add value to their business's digital transformation in five specific areas. Create value   The role of boards in fostering resilience The lessons learned from the current crisis can help corporate boards make the organizations they serve stronger. Prepare for disruption   Boards and cybersecurity How boards should prepare for the rising cybersecurity threat Shift your approach   The board's role in embedding corporate purpose: Five actions directors can take today A large spotlight is shining on corporate actions these days, and all stakeholders have growing expectations. A board's involvement in defining purpose helps meet those expectations. Act with urgency   Climbing the private-equity learning curve CEOs who are used to engaging with public-company boards need a different playbook when it comes to private-equity boards. Here's what they can expect. Understand what’s ahead   Investors remind business leaders: Governance matters Activists continue to poke holes in corporate performance and returns, but they are having their greatest success with governance structures. Here's how to think about their moves. Review and address the issues   Growth and prosperity: A conversation with economist Dambisa Moyo From stronger public- and private-sector collaborations to broader corporate-board intentions, the time for stakeholder capitalism may be upon us. Get perspective   Boards and decision making What the pandemic has taught board directors about high-consequence, low-probability decisions. Understand the issues   How boards have risen to the COVID-19 challenge, and what's next According to a new survey, the COVID-19 crisis has accelerated operational changes and stronger collaboration between directors and management that are key to a board's success. Maintain positive momentum   To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Emily Adeyanju, a digital editor based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Strategy alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007