# Glamorous Club or Risk Watchdog? The Truth About Board Roles - Laura McCracken

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Published: 2026-07-03T21:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

Laura McCracken, Founder & CEO of Blackheath Advisors and The Board Alchemist, explains what a board of directors really does — providing oversight, managing risk, and owning company culture rather than conferring prestige. She shows how management teams can turn the board into a strategic asset and shares a five-part resilience model that ends in a live crisis simulation. Learn more: https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/

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