The Board Perspective - Number 2

Collaboration between activists and traditional asset managers is changing the boardroom. Here’s how.

Governing boards face increasing pressure and greater scrutiny from investors. Here is how CFOs can reinforce their stewardship.

No one can predict when disaster will strike—but knowing what to expect if it does will buy precious time.

Directors need to probe, nudge, and prod to make sure the organization achieves its full potential.

Slow progress in adding more women to boards has dominated the conversation. But tips from standout companies are more likely to inspire others to take firmer action.

In these interview excerpts, leaders describe their efforts at promoting gender equality on boards and explore the challenges that still linger.

According to a new survey, directors see good operations and effective execution of key board activities linking with stronger self-reported performance, suggesting that value can flow from improving the way boards work.

The Finnish giant has exited mobile phones and doubled down on its networking business. Chairman Risto Siilasmaa explains why—and how.

A collection of McKinsey insights focusing on boards of directors.