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Gartner-Forbes 2012 Board of Directors Survey: Stay in Balance
28 June 2012
 
Jorge Lopez   Mark Raskino  

Our second annual survey of board directors reveals board priorities and sentiments that are useful for business executive planning and fund-raising efforts. Although the business outlook is confusing, the results indicate that board directors are still willing to invest in growth and especially IT.




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Table of Contents

Contents
  • Analysis
    • Economic Conditions
      • Implications and Actions
    • Business Priorities
      • Implications and Actions
    • Observations on Competitive Advantage, Markets, Growth and Organizations
      • Implications and Actions
    • Attitude Toward IT
      • Implications and Actions
    • Appendix
  • Recommended Reading
Figures
Figure 1.
CEOs' Views of Economic Downturn Impact on Their Businesses
Figure 2.
Organizations' Outlook for Growth in 2012 and 2014
Figure 3.
Focus on Cost Reduction Versus Revenue Growth
Figure 4.
Board Priorities 2012
Figure 5.
Fastest Risers and Decliners: Pursuing Portfolio Diversity, New Markets and Cultural Change
Figure 6.
Organizations' Strategy for Market Competition
Figure 7.
Organizations' Strategy for Growth Versus Survival
Figure 8.
IT as a Competitive Advantage
Figure 9.
Possible Future Business Strategies
Figure 10.
IT's Strategic Contribution Changes
Figure 11.
Investment Priorities
Figure 12.
Technology Adoption Profile
Figure 13.
Number of Boards Served
Figure 14.
Employment Status
Figure 15.
Respondent Work Location
Figure 16.
Location Headquarters
Figure 17.
Revenue/Profit Generated Outside Corporate Headquarters
Figure 18.
Board Director Role
Figure 19.
Organization Structure
Figure 20.
Company Size by Annual Revenue
Figure 21.
Primary Industry
Figure 22.
Company Size by Number of Employees




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