Boards Need to Rethink How They Advise CEOs

In uncertain and disrupted times, the usual patterns of boardroom discussion have to evolve. But there’s a paradox at play. Boards are stocked with people with tremendous business experience, wisdom, and insight; nevertheless, many CEOs feel at sea. Consider some data points from the AlixPartners Disruption Index survey: 72% of CEOs say they find it increasingly difficult to set priorities amid a storm of disruptive forces. Yet nearly nine out of 10—87%—say their boards and investor groups have the right people and knowledge to help them cope with those forces.