22 real cases from Fortune 500 and global household names: what caused the crisis, a dated timeline of what happened inside the boardroom, and the lesson. Tap a category.
The board’s crisis playbook
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ConveneForm a crisis committee of independent directors; meet as often as needed.
2
Get the factsCommission an independent investigation with outside counsel.
3
CommunicateSpeak early and honestly to staff, regulators, customers and investors.
4
Hold to accountDecide on the CEO, clawbacks and terminations “for cause”.