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It’s hard to believe that this year has brought even more challenges, including the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Resignation in addition to the war in Ukraine that began in February. Social issues have become more prominent for boards as incidents such as Elon Musk making a bid to buy Twitter (and then backing out), the CEO of The Walt Disney Co. inciting a political firestorm, the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, and rising inflation—and a threat of a recession—all pose challenges to board...
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