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Governing Through Disruption: How Tech Companies Can Future-Proof Their Boards
Tech companies thrive in an environment of constant disruption. From AI revolutions to cybersecurity threats, the speed at which these companies must adapt is unprecedented. Governance in the tech sector is no longer about stability – it’s about agility, foresight, and resilience.
Dr. Richard Leblanc, a leading expert in corporate governance, has outlined key strategies for boards to navigate disruptions, establish effective special committees, and handle CEO misconduct investigations. Applying these principles to tech companies can help ensure they remain competitive, accountable, and prepared for future challenges.
- Preparing for Disruption: Tech Boards Need a Playbook
What Disrupts the Tech Industry?
Disruption in tech isn’t a possibility – it’s a certainty. From data breaches to antitrust lawsuits, and from AI ethics dilemmas to rapid shifts in consumer behavior, tech companies face governance challenges that demand proactive, not reactive, leadership.
Dr. Leblanc’s 10 Ways to Prepare for Disruption include strategies that tech boards must embrace:
• Counter Disinformation:
Tech companies, especially social media platforms and AI firms, face scrutiny over misinformation. Boards should establish internal truth-verification teams and partner with external watchdogs to counter the spread of false information.
