The chief financial officer’s relationship with the board is critical and requires work on both sides for mutual and corporate success.

We need to understand the complex ecosystem in which boards operate, and not just focus on board skills and diversity, say researchers.

Opportunities and challenges are arising from the integration of artificial intelligence into corporate governance.

Board directors can be unaware of their limitations; pursuing self-awareness boosts effective collaboration and decision-making.

Some degree of tension is essential for effective board dynamics, but it needs to be managed to remain constructive.