Board and executive partnerships for long-term strategy and success

Boards often encounter a paradox: strong short-term results conceal deeper vulnerabilities in strategic clarity, project delivery, and leadership development. To drive enduring success, directors must shift from oversight to active partnership with executive teams.

BoardOutlook and AICD will explore how forward-looking boards can effectively support CEOs and executives to excel in these crucial areas. A panel featuring insights from two of Australia's most respected business leaders—Mike Chaney (Chair, Wesfarmers) and Owen Wilson (CEO, REA Group)— will delve into the nuanced role of boards in fostering a culture of long-term strategic thinking, proactive talent development, and successful execution of high-stakes projects.
 
 This webinar will be structured around four key themes:

• Major project execution: understanding why robust organisations struggle with large-scale
  initiatives, and how boards can course-correct strategic efforts.
• Thinking beyond the quarter: cultivating executive mindsets that prioritise sustainable growth and long-term strategy
• Future-proofing talent: Addressing the ongoing challenge of building deep executive capability and effective succession planning,
• Celebrating what works: recognising and reinforcing strengths in ethical leadership, organisational culture, and operational execution.

Drawing from aggregated sentiment data from large-cap board evaluations, the discussion will highlight practical examples and proven strategies to help directors enhance board-management dynamics and strategic alignment and positioning for long term success.