Strategic Talent Management and the Mutual Board

Regarding talent, mutual boards have historically focused governance almost exclusively on hiring, empowering, and succession planning for the CEO. Governance trends are shifting as boards recognize the deep importance of the people factor in all strategic initiatives. Recruiting, training, developing, and retaining top talent has gained priority status on the “needs” list among mutuals and beyond. This interactive session features practical ways for mutual boards to strengthen strategic talent management understanding and oversight, beyond the CEO role, while maintaining the boundary between governance and operations.