Virtual Briefing Desk

Navigate the complexities of global risk with expert insights from DJ Peterson, PhD, founder of Longview Global Advisors. This session offers a tailored overview of the geopolitical landscape, focusing on the implications for your board's strategy and risk management, with practical best practices for effective oversight.

Bring your board to the forefront of technology leadership. Created from NACD's 2024 Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Technology, improve your board's technology acumen and begin the important conversations that will surface strengths and uncover barriers to your organization's effective oversight of technology. 

Strengthen your board's culture with insights from NACD's 2023 Blue Ribbon Commission Report. Lead by expert faculty member Lori George, this session explores key strategies to build a high performance board, focusing on agility, cultural fault lines, and actionable recommendations to reshape your board's culture for future success.

Prepare your board for the transformative impact of AI with insights from Ryan McManus, an expert in AI applications and board governance. This session covers key considerations for navigating AI's risks and opportunities, enhancing board proficiency, and leveraging AI for competitive advantage while safeguarding your brand's integrity.

Enhance collaboration between your board and management team with strategies from NACD experts Maggie FitzPatrick or Tom Leppert. This session explores how to set clear roles, overcome barriers to decision-making, and align on company direction, all while fostering a board culture that drives optimal outcomes.

Stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats with guidance from NACD experts Deb Dunie or Brian Walker. This two-part session, based on NACD's 2023 Director's Handbook on Cyber-Risk Oversight, covers essential strategies for effective cyber-risk management, from viewing cybersecurity as a strategic risk to fostering systemic resilience and collaboration.

Equip your board to navigate the evolving landscape of human capital strategy with insights from NACD expert Beth Albright. This session explores emerging workforce trends, the integration of human capital and business strategy, and governance essentials to ensure your board is prepared for meaningful discussions on human capital issues.

Drive true value-creating innovation with guidance from NACD expert George Corbin. This session challenges your board to push beyond superficial innovation efforts, exploring the balance between core and new growth, and identifying key questions and pitfalls that can help your board govern innovation for sustainable success.

Are your board’s scenario planning capabilities robust enough to respond with agility to unthinkable events and be a partner to management? Engage with our Board Advisory Services® faculty in a session designed to open the aperture and help your board advance their preparedness in this critical area of governance.