Mar 27, 2024
This Board Practices Quarterly presents findings from a survey of members of the Society for Corporate Governance on the board’s leadership structure, independence, and involvement in a number of business matters, including activities related to corporate strategy, human capital, risk and risk management, and operations.
Mar 14, 2024
Formerly a siloed and specialized topic, technology has become interwoven throughout many facets of governance. According to Deloitte’s Tech Trends 2024, upcoming technology advancements are poised to fundamentally change how humans and machines interact in the workplace (and beyond). The board’s technology oversight processes may not be prepared for that kind of potential shift, but steps can be taken to reassess technology governance.
Mar 11, 2024
The report explores the key challenges and opportunities that are shaping the priorities of CEOs as we move towards 2024. The findings are based on data from the Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey, insights gathered from numerous sessions with CEOs and other C-suite leaders, and personal interactions with chief executives. In this rapidly evolving world, CEOs are introspectively examining their organizations and themselves, challenging the existing norms. They are not only focusing on imminent issues but also looking beyond current knowledge to foresee the next opportunity.
Mar 06, 2024
The eighth edition of the Deloitte Global Boardroom Program’s Women in the Boardroom: A Global Perspective, finds that women hold less than one-quarter of the world’s board seats (23.3% in 2023). For parity to become a reality, a wide range of stakeholders will need to devote greater focus and action to enable corporate boards to more accurately reflect the societies in which they operate.
Mar 01, 2024
Cybersecurity and enterprise risk management are among the top priorities for audit committees in 2024, according to the survey results in the third annual edition of this joint report by Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness and the Center for Audit Quality. The report offers a glimpse into oversight responsibility and discussion frequency for these and other common topics. It also discusses leading practices in areas such as enhancing presentations and engagement during meetings and improving pre-read materials.
Feb 21, 2024
The third edition of the Audit Committee Practices Report: Common Threads Across Audit Committees, a joint effort between Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness and the Center for Audit Quality, provides insights into priorities, challenges, and opportunities for audit committees and those who interact with them. In addition, the report offers leading practices and commentary to promote audit committee effectiveness.
Feb 14, 2024
The article covers how directors could benefit from applying an enterprise risk lens when discussing governance challenges across the geopolitical, economic, regulatory, and technology landscapes.
Jan 31, 2024
The report explores the evolving role of organizations in society, facing numerous pressures like new technologies, climate action, and changing expectations. It focuses on how boards are addressing talent and workforce challenges, highlighting a perceived need for them to be more proactive in this area. While balancing these discussions with other board priorities could be challenging, it's crucial for building a strong and adaptable workforce for the future.
Jan 31, 2024
The article delves into the potential challenges and opportunities boards might encounter in 2024. It paints a picture of a dynamic year characterized by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and rapid advancements in technology, particularly generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and data transformation. Boards are urged to navigate this "interesting" landscape with agility and robust enterprise risk management (ERM) programs.
Jan 23, 2024
This Deloitte publication provides insights about the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards, recently released by The Institute of Internal Auditors, and discusses considerations as internal audit functions start the journey of adopting the new Standards.
Jan 08, 2024
Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), including the emergence of Generative AI, are leading businesses to evaluate AI’s potential impact to their business technology strategy. As businesses expand their use of AI, especially into core business processes, the audit committee will need to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by AI to address risks related to governance and stakeholder trust.
Dec 04, 2023
The Deloitte Global Boardroom Program's annual Tech Trends report highlights an emerging technology trend that is gaining traction and requires increased awareness from directors to ensure their companies' success in the coming years. This trend, described as "revolutionizing business" and requiring an embrace of technological evolution, presents both opportunities and challenges for leaders. The report aims to empower board members and executives to leverage technology strategically and effectively.
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