Duty of Care: An Executive Guide for Corporate Boards in the Digital Era

Alizabeth Calder

Jul 2019 · Gildan Media · Narrated by Randye Kaye

About this audiobook

An essential guide for board members and executives who need to understand the impact of digital on their thinking and decision making Duty of Care: An Executive's Guide for Corporate Boards in the Digital Era offers a much needed guide for board directors and leaders who need to get up-to-speed and close their digital knowledge gap in order to make the right decisions about digital technology investment and deployments. Written in easy-to-understand language, this book targets directors and executives who want to protect themselves from risks ranging from massive cyber security breaches to digital infrastructure investment mistakes. Most board members don't have the information they need to understand digital information systems, modern high-speed networks, and rapidly evolving software and hardware ecosystems. They also don't have the time to seek out or filter what they need from the many diverse sources. Their lack of knowledge can lead to disastrous decisions that can cost shareholders billions of dollars in lost income or risk liability. Written by a globally recognized experienced business executive and expert in cyber security, this essential guide and blueprint can serve the strategic and governance needs of every company.

About the author

Alizabeth Calder is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at HomEquity Bank, Canada's largest provider of reverse home mortgages. She has been an expert in cyber security since the 1980s and a successful CIO since 1997. Calder is the author of Growing Up: Practical Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth.

Randye Kaye is an accomplished voice talent, actress, singer, broadcaster, and author. She received a Listen-Up Award nomination and starred reviews for Ben Behind His Voices, which she also wrote, bringing together the various facets of her career.