Creating and protecting value: using the DLMA model

The DLMA model (pronounced ‘dilemma’) is at the centre of my work. I continue to acknowledge Peter Tunjic for his generosity and thought leadership on the relaitonship between boards and executives.

Today's unprecedented business challenges—from demographic shifts to technological disruption—demand governance models that simultaneously create and protect value. The DLMA framework provides a practical lens through which boards and executives can assess their orientation and adjust accordingly.

Below is a representation of the DLMA model. DLMA is a way in which board and individual director predisposition to value creation and value protection can be identified.

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The most successful organizations recognize that governance excellence isn't about choosing between value creation and protection—it's about mastering both. By understanding individual and collective DLMA predispositions, boards can construct governance approaches that harness the full spectrum of perspectives necessary for sustainable success.