Future Fluency

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Future Fluency is a podcast series that challenges conventional thinking about the links between innovation, culture, the changing face of America, and what it means for business. We convene a wide range of perspectives—from neuroscientists and sociologists to those of authors and business leaders—to help make sense of how we think about diversity in this era of disruption. Hosted by Ashley Marchand Orme, Future Fluency is produced by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

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When Climate Enters the Boardroom

Mar 16 2022 22 mins

Melissa Paschall, Melody Meyer, and Maryanne Hancock look inside the boardroom at how boards and directors are confronting the climate crisis.

How Can the Private Sector Address Climate Change?

Mar 02 2022 21 mins

• Melissa Paschall, Melody Meyer, and Maryanne Hancock discuss the shifts we are seeing in how the private sector is addressing climate change.

Future Trends: Outside Influences on Corporate Governance

Feb 16 2022 28 mins

As the world continues to change, should boards and the directors that sit on them anticipate their roles changing as well? Mike Lubrano, Judy Samuelson, Ram Charan, and Stilpon Nestor discuss the ways in which changes wrought by technology, the pandemic, and the evolving business environment could affect boards and directors in the years to come.

Future Trends: What Today can Teach us About the Future

Feb 02 2022 28 mins

Over the last two years multiple megatrends have impacted boardrooms simultaneously. Mike Lubrano, Judy Samuelson, Ram Charan, and Stilpon Nestor discuss how assessing our present environment can give us insight into the future of corporate governance.

Podcast Break

We’re pushing the pause button on the podcast for just a bit, but we’ll be back to cover the issues you care about. So subscribe and keep an eye out for more.

When Diversity Is Good for the Group

May 19 2021 23 mins

In a homogenous group setting, the sense of similarity among peers can make it feel as though the group can collaborate more easily. But when it comes to group performance, easy is not always best. An expert from the Neuroleadership Institute shares insights on diversity and group dynamics.

Beyond ‘Pinkwashing:’ Insights From Global Board Diversity Mandates

May 05 2021 28 mins

A research team out of Northeastern University looked at how companies in India complied with board-level gender diversity mandates. The insights the researchers gleaned may have implications for the US, as states implement or consider their own diversity mandates.

Coming Soon

We’ve got some great news. We’ll be back with all-new episodes of the Future Fluency podcast beginning May 6. Be sure to listen in and subscribe!

An ‘Unprecedented’ Year

Dec 02 2020 42 mins

In this special year-end episode, we hear from a few familiar experts who help us review 2020 and look ahead to the trends we expect will take center stage in 2021.

Taking Stock of the Market: A Conversation With Kim Parker

Nov 18 2020 20 mins

While some US adults look at the performance of the stock market as an indicator for how well the economy is doing, other stakeholders put little weight on the markets’ ups and downs. Kim Parker from the Pew Research Center shares survey findings about Americans’ opinions of the health of the economy.