Board Perspectives: Risk Oversight, Issue 180

Boards and their companies face a constant and seemingly unending state of flux in the marketplace. The emergence of the unexpected is the norm. For boards, this highlights the importance of considering broadly unforeseen developments — both internationally and domestically — that could significantly impact a company’s risk profile and strategy-setting and execution. Directors are trending toward expecting more dialogue, engagement and forward-looking insights based on relevant data and information. A principled approach would help.

This issue of Board Perspectives offers 10 interrelated principles underlying board risk reporting and engagement.