King IV | Diversity in the Boardroom
To remain relevant in an increasingly competitive world, directors cannot ignore the crucial role that diversity plays in governance, particularly in the boardroom. Companies that fail to dip into the ever-deepening talent pool of diverse, well-educated and ambitious individuals run the risk of limiting value creation, compromising sustainability and undermining their longterm competitiveness.
Diversity in the boardroom has been a hot topic in recent years. Does the traditional boardroom of a fairly homogenous group of individuals really produce the most effective decisions and strategy for a company? Does such a boardroom have exposure to a wide enough range of perspectives to facilitate robust discussions of issues that arise?
Is there something missing?
Understanding the concept of board diversity and the case for and against heterogeneity in the boardroom. We also explore practical steps that a company can take to embrace board diversity.
