In a crisis, clear thinking is needed in the boardroom. The unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has set in motion one of the most abrupt disruptions in decades, leaving organizations reeling with uncertainty as fear spreads faster than the virus itself. The COVID-19 crisis is a new test of resiliency for directors, managers and employees alike, and everyone must learn how to meet it together, with a focus on continuous improvement, shared values and mutual trust.

This issue of Board Perspectives: Risk Oversight provides 10 suggestions for board members to consider as CEOs and organizations grapple with the people-related challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.