Board Director Role: A discreet leadership role gets tougher

Board Director Role: A discreet leadership role gets tougher
Becker's Hospital Review, by Molly Gamble; 3/5/24
A position at the top of organizations, including health systems, is "probably more complex than ever" but with limited visibility. The board director role is increasingly demanding, according to Frithjof Lund, the global leader of McKinsey's Board Services practice. "New topics pile onto the board agenda almost by the day," Mr. Lund said. "We've also seen a massive increase in the expectations of the board to engage on strategy, investments and M&A, performance management, risk, talent, and the organization."