The rise of generative AI has quietly changed the way modern boardrooms function. What once relied solely on human deliberation and handwritten notes is now being shaped by chat assistants, automated transcripts and intelligent summaries. A director can now review meeting minutes in seconds, a chair can generate sharper pre-board questions and the company secretary can capture discussions with near-perfect accuracy.  But this convenience comes with a new kind of exposure — on

A few years ago, boardrooms were often seen as places where decisions were endorsed—not built. That’s no longer true. The 2025 proxy season has made it clearer than ever that boards have moved to the frontlines of corporate strategy. For professionals preparing to step into these roles, this isn’t just theory—it’s the new reality. From our experience at Directors’ Institute, the boards shaping 2030 are being moulded today. Here’s what this year’s proxy season tells us about t

In the Indian corporate-governance landscape, few developments have drawn as much attention in recent months as the decision of the state of Kerala to adopt a full-fledged investment policy grounded in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. On the face of it, this is a bold move: a sub-national jurisdiction attempting to position itself not just as an industrial destination, but as a sustainable  industrial destination. The question we ask today is two-fold: Wil

Environmental and social realities are more deeply ingrained in businesses today and the challenges they pose to Corporate Governance are so real, resulting in its fundamental restructuring. Boards of directors have to play more active roles in sustainable value creation and financial performance. This asserts boards to go beyond the approach of oversight and into guardianship of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) transformation. This blog offers you insights into pot

The New Face of India Inc Leadership India Inc leadership trends are changing very fast. Today’s boardroom is not only about finance or growth numbers. It’s more about data, technology, and how quick leaders can think using new tools like AI. Companies are hiring super-specialist CXOs  who know one thing very deeply—like AI, sustainability, or data science—and can use that skill to guide big company decisions. Now we see people with titles like Chief AI Officer  or Chief Sust

Virtual Boardrooms: Redefining Expectations and Elevating Governance in the Digital Era There was a time when a board meeting meant being physically in the same room. You’d have senior leaders flying in from different cities, hotel rooms booked, and stacks of printed reports piled high on the table. It was a scene straight out of a corporate movie — long days, long flights, and a lot of coffee. Those days are fading fast. Today, the boardroom lives online. It’s no longer a ph

ESG means Environmental, Social, and Governance. It tells how a company affects nature, people, and how it is managed. The environmental part look at pollution, energy use, waste, and climate effects. The social part shows how employees, customers, and the local community are treated. The governance part explains rules, leadership, honesty, and decisions inside an organization. ESG assurance as a strategic business lever  is to check that the company reports about these thing

Introduction The world is changing faster than ever before. What worked for leaders ten years ago doesn’t work today. Companies that once ruled their industries are now struggling to stay relevant. Every month, there’s a new technology, a new rule, or a new way of doing business. Because of this, CXOs today can’t just rely on old experience — they need something extra. That “X- Factor” is Disruption skills for CXOs . Being a great leader now is not only about managing people

In the corporate climate of recent times, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) position has superseded that of managing brand initiatives...