As companies address the myriad new corporate governance requirements established by Congress, the exchanges and regulators, it is equally imperative to address the core business and profitability issues facing the organization, particularly in today’s increasingly demanding global marketplace. How do companies and boards stay focused on strategic, operational and other critical business matters while moving forward with corporate governance reform? A reactive approach may see a company through the woods, but being proactive will obviously be more effective over the long-term – and require less time and effort.