What Boards Should Do
Blue Ribbon Commission
Building the Bridge from Strategy to Execution
Implement Recommendation 1 from the NACD 2026 Blue Ribbon Commission report: Anchor oversight on strategy, execution priorities, and outcomes.
How to use this tool: Boards can use this framework to develop a shared understanding with management on the strategy narrative, including the strategic trade-offs, execution priorities, and intended outcomes, providing directors with a clear foundation for effective execution oversight. The tool also includes a sample template to capture this information and support ongoing monitoring.
Steve Jobs famously challenged the notion that “a really great idea is 90 percent of the work,” arguing instead that the main value driver of success comes from the focus, experimentation, and effort that goes into turning a great idea into a great product or service.
In an increasingly complex environment, boards have a role in reviewing management’s strategic ideas and more deeply understanding and monitoring how those ideas are translated into results.
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