We’ve all heard the saying “the only constant is change”. In the current market landscape, this holds true. For organisations to cope with such shifts, fundamental changes in how business is conducted must be made in order to successfully transform. Furthermore, transformation should be led from the top, and the Board brings unique value to successful transformations.
Boards add value by creating clarity around the growth agenda and letting the senior leadership team pursue that agenda. They provide the parameters for growth, what the acceptable risks are, what the non-negotiable items from the Board are, and what success should look like.
In turn, the senior leadership team has clarity on what to deliver rather than being paralysed by uncertainty or wasting resources by pursuing too many opportunities that don’t add value to the transformation objectives.
There are many valuable ways that a Board can govern and guide business transformation, including the following:
Boards can greatly influence and help lead transformation initiatives. They support the senior leadership team and drive transformation objectives.
If your company requires assistance with transformation or major projects, contact myself or PM-Partners today on +65 6818 5771.