Directors Should Prepare to Address Five Dilemmas in 2025
The NACD 2025 Trends and Priorities survey uncovers key dilemmas that will require the board’s attention. Unlock key considerations to steer your company toward long-term success.
2025 Governance Outlook
Preparing for Risk, Taking Opportunity
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How to Navigate This Report
This interactive report is organized into focused sections, each addressing a critical governance challenge facing directors in 2025. Click on a topic below to dive deep into exclusive survey findings, expert analysis, and actionable strategies from NACD and our partners—Amazon Web Services, Aon, the Center for Audit Quality, Deloitte, FGS Global, and KUNGFU.AI.
2025 Report Sections
Navigate the sections below to explore each topic in depth.
Balancing Innovation and Security: A Director's Guide
Amazon Web Services (AWS) sets out how boards can guide organizations through rapid innovation with robust cybersecurity by using agile strategies and practicing proactive governance.
Tuning Corporate Governance for AI Adoption
KUNGFU.AI discusses how boards can apply adaptive frameworks to strategically integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to drive responsible innovation and long-term value creation.
Navigating a New Wave of Reputational Risks
FGS Global highlights the need for boards to broaden their governance focus to address increasing social, political, and ethical challenges while navigating internal and external reputational risks.
The Future of the Audit Committee: How Effectiveness Can Enhance Trust
The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) examines the critical role of an effective and transparent audit committee in bolstering investor trust and preparing organizations to navigate emerging risks.
Climate Change and Corporate Governance: Navigating 2025 and Beyond
Aon emphasizes the importance of corporate governance in addressing climate change and positioning organizations for long-term success amid rising global compliance requirements.
Thinking about the Unthinkable: Crisis Scenario Planning and the Board
Deloitte discusses how boards can strengthen crisis preparedness by using scenario planning to simulate potential crises and integrate insights into broader risk strategies.
Building Long-Term Value: Insights from Leading Investors
NACD interviewed institutional investors who reveal how boards can drive long-term value by engaging shareholders, aligning with investor priorities, and addressing issues such as board composition.
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