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Board Perspectives

Board Perspectives

Written by: Protiviti
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 Board Perspectives, from global consulting firm Protiviti, explores numerous challenges and areas of interest for boards of directors around the world. From environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters to fulfilling the board’s vital risk oversight mandate, Board Perspectives provides practical insights and guidance for new and experienced board members alike. Episodes feature informative discussions with leaders and experts from Protiviti and other highly regarded organizations.

Find more of Protiviti’s thought leadership for board members at www.protiviti.com/board.Copyright Protiviti Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • AI, HR and the future of work with former IBM CHRO Diane Gherson

    AI, HR and the future of work with former IBM CHRO Diane Gherson
    Jan 19 2026
    In this installment of the Board Perspectives podcast, we are joined by Diane Gherson, former CHRO of IBM where she was responsible for redesigning all aspects of the firm’s people agenda and digitally transforming the HR function, incorporating AI across all offerings. She is a certified Executive Coach and board member at The Kraft Heinz Company, Centivo, TechWolf and the National Academy of Human Resources. Protiviti Managing Director Fran Maxwell, Global CHRO Team, and People & Change Lead, sat down with Gherson to discuss AI’s impact and the future of HR. “We can’t create jobs to babysit AI. Ten years from now, organizations risk having people who haven’t had the necessary work experiences,” Gherson says.

    You can visit Diane Gherson’s LinkedIn page here: https://linkedin.com/in/diane-gherson-1b93b77/
    You can visit Fran Maxwell’s LinkedIn page here: https://linkedin.com/in/fran-maxwell-17aa233/
    To hear more Board Perspectives podcasts and view additional content, please visit Protiviti.com/us-en/podcast-board-perspectives.
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    20 mins
  • Money well spent? Capturing AI’s elusive ROI with Dennis Chookaszian

    Money well spent? Capturing AI’s elusive ROI with Dennis Chookaszian
    Nov 18 2025
    In this installment of the Board Perspectives podcast, we are joined by Dennis Chookaszian, an adjunct professor of strategic management at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business where he currently teaches a class on the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence. He is the former chairman and CEO of CNA Insurance Company. During his career, he has served as a director on more than 100 public and private company boards and currently serves on 30 boards. Dennis sits down with Protiviti Managing Director Chirs Wright, Global Leader, CFO Solutions and Business Performance Improvement, to discuss the ROI of AI.
    You can visit Dennis Chookaszian’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-chookaszian/
    You can visit Chris Wright’s LinkedIn page here: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wright-60398588/
    To hear more Board Perspectives podcasts and view additional content, please visit Protiviti.com/us-en/podcast-board-perspectives.
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    15 mins
  • How Psychology Can Be a Driver for Sustainability – with Dr. Elise Amel, Paige Powers and Alyse Mauro Mason

    How Psychology Can Be a Driver for Sustainability – with Dr. Elise Amel, Paige Powers and Alyse Mauro Mason
    Sep 8 2025
    In our latest edition of Board Perspectives, our conversation focuses on psychology and its role as a potential driver for sustainability in organizations. Protiviti Associate Director Alyse Mauro Mason is joined by Dr. Elise Amel and Paige Powers.
    Dr. Amel earned a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Purdue University and is an award-winning professor of psychology at the University of St. Thomas. She has co-authored numerous articles and books at the nexus of psychology and sustainability. Dr. Amel also co-founded St Thomas's Office of Sustainability Initiatives.
    Paige is a Protiviti intern and rising senior at Indiana University. She is pursuing degrees in organizational psychology and sustainability studies. Paige has a focus on how different ways of thinking about the environment can lead to improved climate behavior for organizations.
    Alyse is an Associate Director with Protiviti and helps lead the firm’s ESG and Sustainability practice.
    Learn more about Elise and contact her here: www.linkedin.com/in/elise-amel-a812056/.
    Learn more about Paige and contact her here: www.linkedin.com/in/paigepowers/.
    Learn more about Alyse and contact her here: www.linkedin.com/in/alysemauro/.
    For further information on this and other sustainability topics, visit www.protiviti.com/esg. We also invite you to read our paper, Sustainability FAQ Guide: An Introduction: www.protiviti.com/us-en/research-guide/esg-sustainability-reporting.
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    38 mins
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