March 2018
The Board Perspective - Number 2
A collection of McKinsey insights focusing on boards of directors
The Role of the Board
Article - McKinsey on Finance
How activist investors are transforming the role of public-company boards
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Collaboration between activists and traditional asset managers is changing the boardroom. Here’s how.
Article - McKinsey on Finance
How CFOs can better support board directors—and vice versa
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Governing boards face increasing pressure and greater scrutiny from investors. Here is how CFOs can reinforce their stewardship.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
Are you prepared for a corporate crisis?
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No one can predict when disaster will strike—but knowing what to expect if it does will buy precious time.
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
The four questions to ask when serving on a nonprofit board
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Directors need to probe, nudge, and prod to make sure the organization achieves its full potential.
Board Structure and Foundations
Article - McKinsey Quarterly
How to accelerate gender diversity on boards
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Slow progress in adding more women to boards has dominated the conversation. But tips from standout companies are more likely to inspire others to take firmer action.
Commentary - McKinsey Quarterly
Straight talk about gender diversity in the boardroom and beyond
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In these interview excerpts, leaders describe their efforts at promoting gender equality on boards and explore the challenges that still linger.
Board Effectiveness
Survey
A time for boards to act
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According to a new survey, directors see good operations and effective execution of key board activities linking with stronger self-reported performance, suggesting that value can flow from improving the way boards work.
Interview - McKinsey Quarterly
Nokia’s next chapter
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The Finnish giant has exited mobile phones and doubled down on its networking business. Chairman Risto Siilasmaa explains why—and how.
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The Board Perspective - Number 1
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A collection of McKinsey insights focusing on boards of directors.