Boyden Board Leadership Panel: The (New) Essentials

Boyden President & CEO, Trina Gordon moderates a discussion with board members across the industry spectrum: Diana Ferguson, Gretchen Haggerty, David Motley, and Pat Mulloy.

Watch the conversation unfold in the virtual event videos below.

Introduction

On May 4, 2021, Boyden examined evolving governance strategies and trends from the post-crisis lens.

Click here to learn more about our esteemed panelists or view segments of this conversation in the videos below.

Part I

The past 18 months have pressure tested companies and boards across every dimension. Our panelists share their views on the changing business and governance landscape including effects that have altered business models, evolving governance practices and how board have used this period of disruption to reset and adapt.

Part II

Amid pressures, boards, together with senior leadership, navigate the delicate balancing act of thinking both long term and short term. They must also guide company leadership through many strategic and political issues. Our panelists discuss how they identify arising opportunities, measure risk, and the influences they factor into their strategies.

Part III

Our panelists explore the composition and skillsets of the 'board of the future' including new in-demand functions and capabilities, transferability of skillsets, and advice to boards on how to accelerate their DE&I journey.