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# Board Governance Planning: Your H2 2026 Director Checklist

This GCC-focused framework urges boards to run a skills-matrix review in the second half of 2026 and to test whether independent directors are genuinely functioning as independent — prepared to challenge management and receiving information in a format that enables substantive engagement. It cites regional data showing 67% of boards lack succession plans, making it highly actionable for emerging-market boards.

Sources

Middle East Institute of Directors (https://meiod.org/board-governance-planning-h2-2026-director-checklist/)

Topic: Boardroom Performance: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/boardroom-performance

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