Weathering Economic Uncertainty

Directors are no strangers to volatility. But how can boards learn to separate signals from noise as the economic playbook they have relied on for years is rewritten? In this episode, Yolanda Daniel, a director on the boards of Leslie’s and Valtir and an experienced finance executive, and Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board, talk with NACD vice president of strategic engagement Marcel Bucsescu. Together, they discuss the forces reshaping the economy. They also explore the economic indicators directors should be watching, how boards can work with management to evaluate risk and opportunity, and what drives sound capital allocation decisions in an uncertain environment. Host: Marcel Bucsescu, NACD vice president of strategic engagement Guests: Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board Yolanda Daniel, director, Leslie’s and Valtir; former vice president of finance, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; former chief financial officer, Grainger Canada Related NACD Resources: Navigating Changing US Policy “Focusing on the Future in Uncertain Times” “How Boards Help Businesses Navigate Uncertainty” Visit nacdonline.org for further research and information.