Bottom-Line Argument for Better Board Talent

A new study shows—yet again—that boards are sluggish at succession planning. Can a stronger focus on its financial benefits move the needle?

It’s no surprise that boards struggle to find talent. But what do we mean when we say "talent"? And just how important is it?

A new study by the KPMG Board Leadership Center sheds some light on just how deep the succession planning problem is, and has a few suggestions for ways to address that talent issue. Its "Building a Great Board" report is based on a survey of 2,300 corporate board members and executives from 46 countries.