company directors, but research suggests those who sit at the top

corporate decision-making tables are either too complacent or too busy

to consider upskilling. A study shows 80% of companies don't budget for

director education. But there's a compelling case for board members to

maintain a focus on professional development, argues world leading

boardroom researcher Andrew Kakabadse from the UK's Cranfield

University. A new emphasis on risk and the vexing succession issues that

emanate from the need for better skilled boards are just two reasons

why even seasoned directors should consider going back to school.