Corporate boards face a new set of issues, say three voices of experience.
Changing economic, social and political forces compel corporate directors to rethink their roles. Against the background of these pressures, the traditional definition of a director's responsibilities is probably too narrow. Mr. Denny's discussion wasn't just about corporate social responsibility. That's not new. What is new and is increasingly on the agenda for directors is their own responsibility, in the board room, for corporate ethics, organizational culture, compliance with the law, and social issues and initiatives.