Board Perspectives

From Corporate Governance of Sustainability to Sustainable Corporate Governance

What is the best way to integrate sustainability into the corporate governance framework? Boards of directors have chosen two distinct paths: the…

Aug 31, 2023 • 

Michael Hilb

The Multipurpose Corporation as a Driver for Sustainable Value Creation

The nature of the debate on the role of business in society strongly suggests a cyclical nature, with constant attempts to balance different interests…

Aug 31, 2023 • 

Michael Hilb

April 2023

The Swiss Elite Model under Siege - Daring More Daedalus Mentality to Prevent Another Icarus Moment

Loosely based on Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821), every country has the elites it deserves. The Swiss elite system is shaken in 2023 by the demise of…

Apr 3, 2023 • 

Michael Hilb

November 2022

In Praise of Acapreneurship

How to aspire for the best of both worlds by spanning the boundaries of academia and entrepreneurship? The article aims to show how the entrepreneurial…

Nov 5, 2022 • 

Michael Hilb

July 2022

Reinterpreting the Role of the Board of Directors

Together with Harry Korine How many times have we heard the phrase, “that’s a new challenge the board needs to address”! As recently as 1990, the board…

Jul 31, 2022 • 

Michael Hilb

March 2022

Mission Accomplished? The State of Digital Governance

Five years ago, I invited a number of thought leaders to reflect with me on the role of the board of directors in the face of digitalization. The result…

Mar 31, 2022 • 

Michael Hilb

October 2021

The Power of Power in Shaping Organizations

There is much talk about new organizational forms and paradigm shifts in organizational design. This article argues that what often appears new has its…

Oct 19, 2021 • 

Michael Hilb

Mastering Multidextrous Strategy

Platform-driven ecosystems follow their own rules. The article explains these rules and presents four key principles that guide every strategic move in…

Oct 19, 2021 • 

Michael Hilb

From Corporate to Ecosystem Governance

Mastering ecosystems is increasingly seen as key to strategic value creation in highly dynamic environments. The role of governance has become a key…

Oct 19, 2021 • 

Michael Hilb

July 2021

The Promise and Perils of Agile Governance

Agility as a leadership principle has gained enormous importance in recent years. Many companies proclaim agility as a new leadership culture that is…

Jul 31, 2021 • 

Michael Hilb

December 2020

Unlocking the Power of Circular Capitalism

Corporations and citizens alike are confronted with two major forces that seem to be converging at this point in history: societal demand for a greater…

Dec 31, 2020 • 

Michael Hilb

June 2020

The Board as Driver of Sustainable Change

,Download PDF Promoting a sense of responsibility is often seen as a benchmark for good corporate governance. The article argues for extending the…

Jun 7, 2020 • 

Michael Hilb