The Resilient Board: Governance in a Crisis

Join our panel discussion that will aim to prepare directors to lead when the stakes are highest. Panelists Eddie Story and Hilda Pinnix-Ragland will impart lessons learned from RTI’s experience and share its story of resilience in the face of a crisis.

This NACD RTC members-only program will take place at the offices of Smith Anderson, whose partnership as a contributing sponsor and host provides an appropriate setting for this discussion. The firm’s downtown Raleigh location reflects the level of dialogue and leadership perspective this program is designed to convene.

An NACD RTC Members-Only Event. 

• Assess the board’s role during crisis situations by distinguishing between oversight and management responsibilities when time-sensitive decisions are required.

• Apply real-world crisis governance insights drawn from RTI’s experience to strengthen preparedness, response discipline, and organizational resilience.

• Evaluate crisis response frameworks to ensure alignment with enterprise risk management, stakeholder communication, and fiduciary obligations.

• Strengthen board-management dynamics under pressure by identifying effective communication practices and escalation protocols during high-stakes events.

• Anticipate second- and third-order impacts of crises on operations, reputation, and long-term strategy, and incorporate these considerations into board deliberations.

• Enhance resilience at the governance level by identifying actionable steps to improve crisis readiness, including scenario planning, board composition, and oversight structures.

A NACD RTC Members Only event hosted in partnership with Smith Anderson.