
What I got wrong about board leadership– and how I learned to get it right
Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp

Real influence in the boardroom comes not from power or persuasion, but from humility, clarity, and the courage to disagree, says Jørgen Vig Knudstorp

Amid continued turbulence and transformation, boards must be ready to tackle the unexpected in the year ahead to strengthen their digital and strategic resilience.

Four books bring together the best I by IMD articles on leadership, strategy, governance, and sustainable business transformation.

Use neuroscience and small, measurable actions to build a resilient leadership brain – adaptive, balanced, and primed for peak boardroom performance.

Marie-France Tschudin suggests seven ways to succeed and make a positive impact as a board member. She says it’s vital to stay in your lane, gain as much meaningful experience as possible, and tune into the prevailing culture

Board directors are often warned about the dark side of bias in the boardroom, but what if it had a bright side too?

Companies pursuing ESG goals increasingly face a backlash from shareholders who fear a drop in financial performance. Changes to corporate governance may be needed to restore trust on both sides of the social and political divide.

Many board members – including chairs and CEOs – have firm ideas about governance, yet don’t know how to be an effective member of their own board. Take this short test to see if you’re getting it right.
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