The road ahead for companies in 2016 will be particularly challenging given the level of global volatility and uncertainty – e.g., the geopolitical environment, commodity prices, interest rates, currency fluctuations, slowing growth in emerging markets – as well as technology advances disrupting established industries and business models. In this environment, the spotlight on corporate directors will continue to intensify as investors and regulators scrutinize the board’s involvement in strategy, risk, and compliance. Drawing on insights from our interactions with directors and business leaders over the past year, six items have been flagged for boards to keep in mind as they consider and carry out their 2016 agendas.