Driving Excellence: Consensus Amid Conflict with Alistair Burt

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Driving Excellence

With Byron Loflin

In the Driving Excellence video series, the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence is joined by leaders who are reimagining solutions to problems, influencing business, and pursuing excellence. These leaders share their experiences and insights on corporate governance matters, best practices when inside and outside of the boardroom, and what they believe is key to driving excellence.

Alistair Burt, former Minister of State at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and current Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council at Lancaster University, joins Byron Loflin, Global Head of Board Advisory at Nasdaq, to discuss the importance of finding consensus amid the geopolitical landscape. 

Watch this Driving Excellence episode to find out:

  • Why imagination is key for CEOs and boards to protect themselves and identify opportunities in a high-risk environment
  • The need for communication and empathy as leaders navigate a global erosion of trust in institutions
  • Why fostering respectful debate is as crucial in boardrooms as it is in politics
  • How a "never settle" mindset drives organizational excellence

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