Uncertainty is the mainstay of the present global economy.
In the latest NACD BoardTalk blog, Managing Director Abby Curnow-Chavez discusses why strategy, structure and talent matter in uncertain times.
Directors, of course, hear a lot about strategy—and for good reason. A clear strategy is the compass necessary to stay the course, even in turbulent times. And given the current job market, the topics of succession and effective leadership are often at the top of every board’s agenda.
But there is often not enough discussion about the critical interplay between strategy, structure and talent. When a company is failing to execute, or, alternatively, consistently exceeding expectations, the “why” is usually found in the organization’s alignment (or misalignment) of strategy, structure and talent.
Learn more about how strategy, structure and talent are important to your organization's success.
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