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Why Boards Aren’t Dealing with Cyberthreats

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apparel, automobiles, retailing, media, hotels, restaurants & leisure); Consumer Staples (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences, health care equipment and services); Industrials (e.g., apparel, automobiles, retailing, media, hotels, restaurants & leisure); Consumer Staples (e.g.,

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

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In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation.

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7 Charts Show How Political Affiliation Shapes U.S. Boards

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Meanwhile, Democrats place greater importance on technology expertise and risk management. apparel, automobiles, retailing, media, hotels, restaurants & leisure); Consumer Staples (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biotechnology & life sciences, health care equipment and services); Industrials (e.g.,