What Corporate Boards Need to Focus On in a Fast-Moving, Uncertain World
Corporate Boards across the world, including in Kenya, are grappling with a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment...
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Corporate boards in Kenya and globally face unprecedented challenges in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous (VUCA) world, requiring a shift from traditional governance to strategic foresight and resilience. Geopolitical tensions, economic turbulence, and technological disruptions are reshaping corporate agendas at record speed.
- Most important fact or figure from the article: The U.S. Federal Reserve has paused its federal funds rate at a high 4.25 – 4.5 percent, making dollar-denominated borrowing expensive for Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs).
- Key person or organization involved: PwC Executive Leadership Hub, KPMG’s Board Leadership Centre, and Deloitte’s Centre for Board Effectiveness are prominent advisory firms outlining priority agendas for boards.
- Notable detail that adds context: The Fourth Industrial Revolution, with technologies like AI and blockchain, along with the global push for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, are key factors reshaping industries and board focus.
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