Boards Don’t Fail. They Wait. with Helle Bank Jørgensen

EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 22 MIN

Boards Don’t Fail. They Wait. with Helle Bank Jørgensen

from Thinking the Unthinkable with Nik Gowing · host Thinking the Unthinkable

In this latest episode of Thinking the Unthinkable podcast, Helle Bank Jørgensen explains why boards are falling behind, even when they think they’re being prudent.“Familiarity creates a powerful illusion. It reassures boards that time is on their side.”But it is not. That illusion comes at a cost. Boards are being destabilised by the pinball effect, with shocks bouncing them unpredictably in every direction. And they are not prepared for this“By the time we have done all of that, we are actually too late.”This conversation explores why waiting feels safe but it should not be. Boards must do much more to prepare for when disruption hits them. Helle poses ten brutal questions their members must ask themselves to prepare for disruption hitting them.“As a board member, I might not know everything, but I’m still responsible.” So asking these questions is vital.Watch the full discussion.

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