An AI governance policy is a board-approved framework that guides the responsible, ethical, and compliant use of AI. Many organizations already use ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, AI meeting assistants, and embedded generative AI tools within their daily workflows. In practice, however, AI adoption often outpaces board-approved rules. That creates a governance gap. Uncontrolled use of…
The corporate governance trends for 2026 center on geopolitical volatility, AI oversight, cybersecurity, regulatory fragmentation, and board refreshment. Divergent stakeholder expectations and continuous measurement of board effectiveness complete the board agenda. These shifts are moving boards toward more frequent, evidence-based oversight of strategy, risk, leadership, and compliance. Key takeaways The growing importance of corporate governance…
Board of directors cybersecurity oversight entails the board setting the company’s risk appetite for cyber threats, questioning management’s assumptions, and confirming the organization can meet its disclosure duties in case of an incident. Directors don’t need to configure firewalls or read log files. They need the same discipline they already apply to financial risk: named…
This release reworks the structure and layout of both areas, and includes a platform-wide navigation change that makes everyday browsing feel noticeably quicker. A redesigned Meetings experience The Meetings area has a new structure, layout, and navigation. The filter panel and meeting list have been redesigned to make filtering and moving between meetings easier, meeting…
This release reworks how meetings are created and edited, makes RSVP and quorum information easier to read at a glance, and includes a broad round of polish and stability improvements across the platform. Faster, safer meeting creation and editing Setting up a meeting now starts with choosing a meeting type – in person, online or…
Most boards know AI is creating new risks. Yet, only 21% of boards have audited where artificial intelligence is currently used in their organizations, and more than 60% of board members say AI governance is a top agenda item for 2025. Regulatory deadlines make the issue harder to postpone. The EU AI Act took effect…
A governance committee is a standing committee of the board of directors responsible for overseeing the board’s self-governance, including board recruitment, performance evaluation, bylaw compliance, and succession planning. Most board committees oversee a slice of the organization. The governance committee is the only one that oversees the board itself, which is exactly why it’s often…
The principles of good governance — accountability, transparency, fairness, responsiveness, effectiveness, inclusiveness, and the rule of law — help boards structure decisions, oversee management, manage risk, and fulfill their obligations to stakeholders. Governance problems often stem from unclear board accountability, delayed decision-making, weak documentation, or board discussions that leave too much room for interpretation. Over…
Ethical responsibility is the obligation of an organization and its leaders to act in accordance with moral principles — going beyond legal compliance to support fairness, transparency, accountability, and integrity in every decision. Boards are now expected to address this responsibility directly. Edelman’s 2025 Trust Barometer reported a global business trust score of 62 and…