Six ways boards can take the lead in an era of mistrust
Board members have a central role to play in helping organizations steer a safe path in a polarized and skeptical world....
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Corporate governance
Get ready for the activist stress test
April 21, 2026 • by Marie–Noëlle Zen-Ruffinen in Corporate governance • 7 min read • 
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This is your wake-up call… Shareholder activism is a revealing stress test for boards, exposing whether governance, capital discipline, and strategy hold under pressure....
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Stakeholder capitalism can help build the currency of trust
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...
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Keeping business and family in balance to create a multigenerational enterprise
In conversation with IMD's Peter Vogel, Bruce Grossman, a fourth-generation family business owner, discusses his achievements and shortcomings in creating frameworks to unite the family business....
Four effective ways for a board to steer its way through a crisis
November 7, 2024 in Corporate governance • 6 min read
In times of difficulty, knowing when to get involved and learning to master your emotions are essentials skills to prevent making a bad situation worse....
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Boards must prepare to deal with the unexpected
August 21, 2024 in Corporate governance • 6 min read
When navigating an increasingly complex external environment, boards should pay attention to the differences between risk and uncertainty....
Navigating geopolitical turmoil: 8 strategies for business leaders
From reconfiguring supply chains to engaging with policymakers, these tactics, based on expert interviews, offer a roadmap for multinationals to thrive in a world marked by geopolitical turbulence....
Essential boardroom skills in times of crisis
April 9, 2024 in Corporate governance • 5 min read
When the going gets tough, the behavior and decisions of board members can heavily influence the fate of companies and have far-reaching repercussions. When the going gets tough, the behavior and decisions...
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