Board Leadership Outlook Report 2027

What high-performing Boards do differently, and how to prepare for what comes next

The fundamentals of good Board leadership haven’t changed. What it takes to deliver them has. Drawing on 31 in-depth conversations with Chairs and CEOs, our external Board Effectiveness Reviews and insight from our Executive Search and Market Intelligence teams, this report looks at what sets the most effective Boards apart, and where even experienced, well-governed Boards get stuck.

Inside the report:

• The six characteristics of high-performing Boards. Why trust, collective working and strong Chair leadership matter as much as governance, plus a quick “put your Board to the test” question for each characteristic.
• The Board agenda for 2027. The pressures Boards are under, from AI and technology to uncertainty and overloaded agendas, and four priorities to help you decide where to focus your Board’s time.
• Practical lessons from Chairs and CEOs. Six pieces of tested advice, each with a simple “try this” exercise you can take into your next Board meeting.

Download your copy to see how your Board compares, and what you might do differently in 2027.