The Board Corporate Governance Role

A role for corporate governance on the board requires insight, oversight and foresight. As the business environment becomes more complex and unpredictable it requires more diligent monitoring and a well-informed decision-making process from directors of the board. It also requires more coordinated efforts of all employees to ensure success.

A well-formed board should include members with a variety of skills and perspectives who are willing to challenge the board’s beliefs and perspectives. This will promote more complete discussions and enhance the effectiveness of the board in general.

As the board’s responsibilities continue to evolve, the board must be prepared to address emerging technology and key issues like climate change and diversity disclosures that may affect the bottom line of a business. It’s also important to foster an environment that values and encourages continual education and penalizes insanity.

The board should establish goals and strategies for the short- and long-term and set up mechanisms to monitor progress towards the goals. The board also oversees the chief executive officer and establishes the guidelines and policies which govern the company’s activities.

The board is responsible for determining which risks are acceptable and how to balance these with protecting shareholder interests. The board should conduct risk assessments, create guidelines for their own actions and the management’s actions and establish accountability systems to fulfill its stewardship duties.

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