The future of boards: Business as usual is dead

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The future of boards is a mini-series from CISL Conversations: shaping the future for people, nature and climate.

In this episode hosted by Professor Richard Calland, CISL Fellow and former President of the Board of Alstrom Power Philippe Joubert shares his experience of sitting on boards across the globe. He explains why he believes 'Business as usual is dead', and how this paradigm shift has profound implications for the ways boards think about their legal duties and organise themselves to provide the leadership needed. 

About the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) 

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership partners with business and governments to develop leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy. We aim to achieve net zero, protect and restore nature, and build inclusive and resilient societies. For over three decades we have built the leadership capacity and capabilities of individuals and organisations, and created industry-leading collaborations, to catalyse change and accelerate the path to a sustainable economy. Our interdisciplinary research engagement builds the evidence base for practical action.

Discover our work with boards at www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/boards

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The opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not represent an official position of CISL or The University of Cambridge.
24 Jan 2023 English United Kingdom Business · Science

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