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Diverse Boards Are More Innovative

The Horizons Tracker

Broad experience A broader range of educational backgrounds within corporate leadership can offer valuable perspectives and a more expansive outlook when confronted with uncertain circumstances. Their advisory board consists of individuals with educational backgrounds in fields such as medical sciences, economics, journalism, and finance.

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7 Charts Show How Political Affiliation Shapes U.S. Boards

Harvard Business Review

Our limited sample suggests that both groups agree that board leadership should serve as champions of board diversity, but they differ on the policies they advocate to increase board diversity. Both Republicans and Democrats say the most effective board committee is audit/finance.