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Agentic Governance: Is It Time to Rethink Principal-Agent Theory?
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape not only how organizations make decisions, but also how governance itself is exercised. Much of the current discussion focuses on the extent to which artificial intelligence can support, augment, or automate human decision-making. Yet the emergence of agentic intelligence raises a more fundamental question: What happens when artificial systems increasingly interact, negotiate, decide, and act autonomously with other artificial s

Michael Hilb
May 317 min read


The Thinking Board in the Age of AI
Boards today confront a paradox. On the one hand, they operate in an environment of radical complexity. On the other hand, directors remain bounded in their rationality despite the emergence of of AI. What is needed is the thinking board that debates assumptions, grounds itself in data, deliberates inclusively, and sustains dialogue with its stakeholders.

Michael Hilb
Sep 1, 20256 min read


From Information Asymmetry to Intelligence Symmetry? How AI Will Reshape Corporate Governance
AI holds the power not only to improve the efficiency of governance mechanisms but also to democratize corporate oversight by making intelligence accessible and actionable across the corporate hierarchy.

Michael Hilb
Aug 1, 20259 min read


Rethinking Risk at the Board Level: From Risk Oversight to Foresight
This article proposes a dual-framing approach – combining “what if” and “what if not” perspectives in board decision-making – to address cognitive and procedural biases in risk governance.

Michael Hilb
Aug 1, 20256 min read


Mission Accomplished? The State of Digital Governance
As corporate boards were obsessed with digital transformation in the 2010s, what is the state of digital governance in 2022?

Michael Hilb
Apr 1, 20225 min read


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 differentiator between organizations that win or lose from the ecosystem game. This article discusses the importance of governance to the successful creation, development, and growth of ecosystems and presents eight challenges to be addressed along the ecosystem lifecycle. It continues with a taxonomy of ecosystem governance that

Michael Hilb
Oct 20, 202113 min read


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...

Michael Hilb
Oct 20, 202112 min read


The Promise and Perils of Agile Governance
How to improve the compatibility of agile leadership with the principles of effective corporate governance?

Michael Hilb
Aug 1, 202113 min read


The Role of the Board in Unlocking the Value of Data
Data has become the key asset for an
increasing number of companies, fueling
the emergence of technologies
that drive value creation.

Michael Hilb
Aug 1, 20195 min read


Winning the Platform and Data Game
The waves of digitization cannot be ignored by the old industry. Datafication and platformization are the key developments.

Michael Hilb
Sep 1, 20183 min read


Which Digital Ecosystem Will Dominate Globally?
Digitalization is a truly global phenomenon with the co-evolvement of different digital ecosystems. Which digital ecosystems will win?

Michael Hilb
Aug 1, 20175 min read


A Digital Transformation Toolbox for the Board
The inherent high level of uncertainty and the dynamic nature of digitalization call for a comprehensive framework for its governance.

Michael Hilb
Aug 1, 201710 min read
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