Future-Ready Boards: Transforming Board Practices for Organizational Success (25H)

Is your organization’s board governing at its best in today’s unpredictable and ever-changing environment? Without intentional recasting, the typical board’s practices and tools are no longer sufficient to deal with the complexity of information facing directors and the critical decision-making needed for modern-day governance. This session will explore why it's essential for hospital and health system governing boards to modernize through innovative tools and adaptive approaches.

Drawing on extensive experience and recent research, the session will highlight how expanding board responsibilities—from navigating complex joint ventures and heightened regulatory demands to advancing comprehensive and equitable quality initiatives—require a fundamental shift from traditional governance models. Attendees will learn practical strategies to:

• Reimagine board composition: Align board member expertise with the evolving needs of diverse communities.
• Modernize governance tools: Leverage digital dashboards, board portals and dynamic meeting agendas to enhance oversight and decision-making.
• Cultivate adaptive leadership: Foster a culture of psychological safety and continuous learning to better navigate uncertainties and drive mission-critical success.

As a bonus, attendees will gain front-line insights about the obstacles they may confront, effective strategies for gaining buy-in to change from the board, and how to get boards and CEOs working together to achieve board alignment with leadership initiatives.

This session is designed for healthcare executives committed to rethinking governance practices that can strengthen their organization’s resilience for whatever comes next.