IOD Blog Archive - May 2026

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  Navigating Contemporary Geopolitical Challenges

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas

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  May 07, 2026

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  The current era of great power politics in an anarchic, uncertain and militarised world should have been foreseen. The steady accumulation of power and influence by certain leaders of powerful states has been clear, although overlooked or ignored by some.

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  Risk Oversight in a Fragmented World

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Shreehas Pradeep Tambe

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  May 07, 2026

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  For decades, corporate strategy was built on a simple premise: the world, while imperfect, was broadly stable. Risks were episodic, disruptions to be managed when they arose, not conditions to be continuously governed.

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  The Europe-India Trade Corridor

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Manoj K. Raut | Andrew Hammond

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  May 07, 2026

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  The last two years have seen a remarkable rise in the warmth of Europe's economic relations with India. There is now a potentially, extraordinarily, enhanced business opportunity for firms in the two powers after a hat trick of recent, important trade deals.

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  The Corporate Fever Theory of Risk Escalation: A Conceptual Framework for Early Organisational Response to Emerging Risks

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Dr. Sonjai Kumar, PhD, CFIRM

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  May 07, 2026

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  The contemporary global business environment is characterised by a high degree of uncertainty and systemic interconnectedness. Events such as geopolitical conflicts, global supply chain disruptions, pandemics, financial crises, and cyber threats have demonstrated how rapidly localized disturbances can propagate across economic systems.

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  The Other Side of Geopolitical Risk is a Promised Land: Will Your Board Go There?

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Neetu Choudhary

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  May 07, 2026

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  In times of geopolitical tension, most boards reach for the same decades-old playbook in a very new era: freeze major bets, cut exposure, protect the downside. That instinct is understandable, but incomplete. For a certain kind of director or CEO, this is not only a period of danger; it is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to quietly reposition the business while competitors are paralysed.

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  Conquering the Chaos: Win in India, Win Everywhere

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Ravi Venkatesan

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  May 07, 2026

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  Conquering the Chaos: Win in India, Win Everywhere is, at its core, a governance manual presented as a market strategy guide, and it is stronger for that clarity of purpose.

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  An Entrepreneurial Journey From The Corner Office: Leading with Purpose and Humbition

  By- Institute of Directors | Authored by- Sanjiv Mehta

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  May 07, 2026

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  No one is born a leader. As I often say, if you look at the title of my book, A CEO's Brew, a good brew is made with the right ingredients, it requires time to brew, and it requires heat. Leadership is no different. It demands the right traits, time to build capability, and the resilience to go through cycles of turbulence to truly evolve.

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  A Report on IODGlobal Webinar-“Boardrooms Under Pressure: Leading Through Geopolitical Flux and Global Uncertainty”

  By- Institute of Directors

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  May 07, 2026

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  The Institute of Directors (IOD), India convened its first IODGlobal Webinar of the year, themed on: “Boardrooms Under Pressure: Leading Through Geopolitical Flux and Global Uncertainty”, on April 22, 2026.

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  A Report on Western Region Conclave 2026

  By- Institute of Directors

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  May 07, 2026

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  The Institute of Directors (IOD) Western Region Conclave 2026, themed, 'The Directors' Dialogue: Redefining Responsibility in 2026', on April 18, 2026 at the BSE International Convention Hall, Mumbai, convened senior directors, policymakers, regulators, financial experts, and industry leaders to examine the evolving role of boards in a dynamic global landscape.

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  Latest from the Regulator - April 2026

  By- Institute of Directors

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  May 07, 2026

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  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is developing a framework to mandate biannual training workshops for independent directors, with attendance expected to be a prerequisite for reappointment following a five-year tenure.

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