The Changing Face Of America’s Boardrooms
Boards today are female, more ethnically diverse and have more kinds of experience around the table, according to CBM research.
The Risks Of Star Power On Your Board
Celebrity directors bring lots of attention to your company—and lots of complications to your board.
Becoming a Great Board Chair
This is the first of a two-part series.
Are there specific aspects of a board chair role that if demonstrated at a very high level are most likely to make the difference between a good...
The Art of Directing Unicorns
A unicorn company has much in common with the legendary creature it’s named for—both are exceedingly rare, highly sought after and potentially difficult to handle. Directors coming into a unicorn scenario would do well...
How to Beat Groupthink in the Boardroom
Most directors would agree that diversity of thought is key to good governance. But even the most diverse board, with a variety of backgrounds and ages represented, can still fall prey to conformity of...
Dealing with Disruption
Companies that can’t find a way to reinvent themselves in this digital era risk losing ground quickly and, ultimately, face obsolescence. The smorgasbord of advanced technology that enables digital transformation can easily overwhelm those...
How To Onboard A New Director
Boards must be prepared to onboard new directors and facilitate a process that allows them to hit the ground running.
Guide To Board Assessments
Engaging a useful, annual self-assessment is fundamental to governance excellence. Stakeholders expect it, and disclosure of it evidences a board’s effectiveness and commitment to its role.
Committee Briefings: Top Considerations for 2020
Investor expectations, new disclosure requirements, ESG, current and future trends–your committee agendas are filling up.