Event Moment: Two Pillars Advising’s Diane Gardner on Maintaining Balance with Risk and Innovation

In this moment, excerpted from the session “Presenting the AI Use Case: How to Speak the Language of the C-Suite and Board of Directors,” Diane Gardner, Independent Advisor, Two Pillars Advising LLC, prompts considerations for boards and management teams to be a reflection of company culture.

Key Takeaways

• Reflection of company culture: The company’s culture should be a reflection of the goals of the company and its shareholders. Their personality and working style should be reflected in the board and the executive management team.
• Risk vs. innovation: It’s important to remember that boards are also managing risk. They’re trying to maintain a balance between risk and innovation.
• Talent on board: It’s also important to consider if your organization has the talent on the board or executive management team to understand the concepts and issues to look forward on new innovations.