Preparing for the Future: Boards, Foresight and Stewardship
In this thought-provoking episode of The A100 Podcast, Colleen Gallagher is joined by Jeff De Cagna, AIMP, FRSA, FASAE, Executive Advisor at Foresight First LLC, for a deep dive into the evolving responsibilities of association boards. Jeff shares his compelling vision for the future, emphasizing the critical importance of foresight, stewardship and ethical decision-making in a rapidly changing world.
Key Highlights:
- The Duty of Foresight: Jeff explores why boards must embrace a future-focused mindset to navigate systemic upheaval, risk and long-standing challenges.
- Stewardship vs. Leadership: Jeff argues that stewardship—leaving organizations better for future generations—is a higher calling than traditional leadership.
- AI Governance and Responsibility: With AI’s growing influence, Jeff underscores the need for boards to lead conversations around ethical and purposeful implementation, ensuring long-term trust and accountability.
- Reimagining Strategy: Jeff challenges boards to move beyond traditional strategic planning, advocating for adaptive approaches that prioritize the needs of successors and stakeholders.
Join us as Jeff inspires association professionals to rethink board roles and responsibilities, offering actionable insights for thriving in an era of transformation.
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