Board Effectiveness: What Works Best

Over the past decade there has been a greater focus on the boardroom and increased pressure on board members. New areas such as technology, both in companies’ strategy and potential IT risks; crisis management and reputational risk, including how organizations handle crises and how they communicate with stakeholders; and an overall increase in boardroom-shareholder engagement have made the role more demanding. These changes alongside scrutiny from shareholders, regulators, and other stakeholders, after the economic crisis that started in 2008 have made the job of the board more challenging than ever.

In the second edition of Board Effectiveness: What Works Best, authored by PwC and published by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Research Foundation, directors and governance specialists share insights on lessons learned from around the globe, including recent developments and regulations that affect boards of directors. Board Effectiveness helps directors navigate the increasingly complicated and challenging environment they face.

Board Effectiveness: What works best, 2nd edition, is intended to be a practical guide, providing information and best practices on topics that are most relevant to help boards enhance their performance and effectiveness.