The importance of goal setting, continuous planning, and hard-nosed evaluation

Core Essential 6: Implementation of Planning & Assessment

AI can help boards move beyond familiar thinking by generating bold, mission-centered questions that challenge assumptions and deepen strategic conversation. Rather than relying on AI for answers or judgment, boards can use it to explore issues from multiple perspectives, identify overlooked concerns, and sharpen the questions that matter most. Human discernment remains essential for selecting the most meaningful questions, weighing values and context, and making wise decisions—allowing AI to serve as a tool for stronger planning, evaluation, and stewardship.