Modern management theorist Peter Drucker famously said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”, meaning that the best-formulated strategy will be difficult to achieve unless it’s aligned with the company’s culture. Boards should understand the company’s culture and its impact on strategy, operations and external elements. A well-defined corporate culture embraced throughout the organization can serve as a touchstone when addressing the challenges of global organizations, risk management, human capital, leadership and a host of other situations. During this webinar with Howard Brownstein and Angela Brock-Kyle, we will discuss:

- Whether, when and/or how the board should consider corporate culture

- Understanding where culture may be misaligned with strategy

- Addressing cultural inconsistencies within the organization and across geographies

- How to effect changes in culture when necessary

Speakers: Stephanie J. Mensing, Howard Brod Brownstein

Watch an insightful conversation on the board’s role in overseeing employee relations — a responsibility that is increasingly central to effective governance.

Howard Brownstein and employment law attorney Stephanie Mensing explored how boards can remain appropriately engaged in workplace issues without overstepping operational boundaries. Topics included:

• The use and governance of employee hotlines

• Best practices for monitoring workplace-related social media concerns

• Frameworks for preventing, investigating, and responding to employee issues

• The board’s role in ensuring HR compliance and organizational culture integrity

Whether you serve on a board or advise one, this session will provide practical guidance and legal context to strengthen your oversight practices.