No boardroom in any industry is safe from new market threats in this time of rapid
technological growth. We've all heard the stories of corruption by CEOs at WeWork and Theranos
and witnessed whistleblowers revealing crises at Wells Fargo and Uber. The board's
responsibility in this time shifts from protecting not just shareholders but all stakeholders.
Disruption in the Boardroom delves into the details of modern corporations and how governance
and oversight can lead us into an evolving digital future. Corporate culture is changing every
day and everybody at the top-from senior executives of well-funded startups to decades old
stalwarts of industries-are being watched more closely than ever Disruption in the Boardroom
calls for leaders to embrace intellectual honesty moral courage and a discipline for
continuous learning in order to have good corporate governance. Author Jennifer Wolfe addresses
questions that hit home for present and future board members the overarching one being: how can
a handful of people successfully oversee a company and the entirety of its actions? This book
details case studies of past mistakes and lessons from current board members and provides
expert insights on how to structure future governance. Disruption in the Boardroom walks you
through stories of both triumphs and errors in crucial decisions made by boards of companies
you know well. Whether you are a senior executive a corporate board director or simply a
curious reader on the topic of business decisions of the current day Wolfe's expertise
provides you with invaluable knowledge that you deserve to have on your bookshelf. The move
fast and break things mentality has disrupted every industry and it will only continue to
shift the way we as a business culture approach the future of work. Don't fall behind. What You
Will Learn Take a look at good and bad examples of how board members at different companies
have dealt with emerging issues Understand the changing role of the board Examine how new
technologies are rapidly change business models Who This Book is ForSenior executives VCs and
private equity associates corporate board directors and curious readers.
