The rapidly shifting global economic and geopolitical climates have spawned a new set of crises and disruptions for directors and corporate leaders. Beyond the immediate challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine will have long-term effects on society, business operations and the economy that will require boards to broaden their focus and in many cases, reshape and revisit their fundamental strategies.

In order to effectively navigate these evolving risks and this period of economic instability, boards must also look beyond short-term issues and keep the bigger picture in mind while asking the right questions.

This updated publication (see previous version here), Navigating and Looking Ahead in Times of Crisis: Questions for the (hybrid) Boardroom, gives directors and corporate leaders valuable insight into key risk management considerations. This resource covers the following topics:

• Short-term economic and geopolitical considerations for boards
• Learning from past crises to plan for the future
• Navigating global supply chain vulnerabilities
• Effective risk management techniques
• Investing in innovation and capital allocation
• Climate change and energy transition considerations
• Workplace and employee relations
• Cash-flow, financing and capital structure
• Stakeholder relations and license to operate
• Digital presence, technology capabilities and artificial intelligence