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 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 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.
Jul 17, 2023
In conjunction with Deloitte’s Chief Executive Program, this edition of On the board’s agenda reviews recent developments in how boards set executive compensation, outlines challenges related to market volatility, and illustrates how variations across countries may impact compensation strategy.
Jun 22, 2023
The Missing Pieces report is a multiyear study organized by the Alliance for Board Diversity in collaboration with Deloitte for the 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022 censuses. The 7th edition of the report highlights the progress to date that has, or has not, been made in the equitable representation of women and individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups on Fortune 500 boards.
May 15, 2023
The CEO is usually the most visible and prominent position within a company. The board’s role in CEO succession planning is a unique role and one of the highest-priority activities in which they engage. When things go well, an effective succession planning strategy can result in a CEO with transformative leadership potential who executes on the company’s long-term vision and adds value for shareholders and other stakeholders.
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