Boards today are steering organisations through a fast-changing world – influenced by AI, growing regulatory demands and constant disruption. Agendas are packed. Governance boxes get ticked. But something still feels off. Are the right conversations happening? And are all boards genuinely adding value... or are some just going through the motions?
This is Alternatively Speaking. The Grant Thornton podcast where we explore the healthy tensions that shape modern business.
In this episode, host and broadcast journalist Samantha Simmonds is joined by Jodi Balfe, Principal at Cinven, and Barry Gamble, experienced Chair and Non-executive Director, to ask: are boards fit for today’s pace of change, or are they falling behind?
They unpack:
- the tension between process and impact
- why a culture of genuine debate is critical to better decision-making
- how diversity of thought can help boards avoid groupthink.
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After gaining an AB in Astrophysics from Harvard University, Jodi was an Investment Banking Associate at Goldman Sachs before moving to Cinven in 2019. Since then, she's been involved in a number of transactions, including Compre, Miller, True Potential, and Grant Thornton, where she now serves on the board.
Barry is an experienced Chair and Non-executive Director, with extensive experience in both executive and non-executive roles on boards. Alongside his board advisory work, he writes, speaks and leads debates around Board challenges and best practice.