Buffett’s Annual Letter: A Board Assessment Tool
Boards would do well to use Warren Buffett's annual governance missive as a guide when evaluating their own effectiveness.
Building Better Boards
Gathered for Corporate Board Member’s two-day committee series, directors shared experiences and insights on living up to the evolving expectations of today’s stakeholders. Some takeaways.
In The Boardroom, Size Matters
Too few directors can risk rubber-stamping and too many can spoil the soup. There is, however, a sweet spot that's usually just right for small to mid-size companies.
What Value Can A Board Actually Deliver?
Directors who have the courage to challenge management and ask tough questions can make the difference between the company's success and failure.
Is Response Time To Stakeholders Becoming An Issue?
Removing an entire board will likely remain rare, but boards will likely be held increasingly accountable for the amount of time they take to respond to stakeholder concerns.
Catching the Warning Signs Of A Culture Clash
Four Wells Fargo board members may lose their seats over culture-related scandals. Here's what you can learn from that board's upheaval to avoid a similar fate on your own.
Corporate Board Member Institute
The leading continuing education program for public company boards.
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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.
Corporate Board Members Grow Confident In 2021 Economic Recovery
Our latest poll of U.S. public company board members shows increased optimism about business in 2021, betting on a successful vaccine rollout and a return to political stability—although many remain cautious over the potential for increased taxes and new regulations.
Director Fundamentals
A comprehensive guide & training course on the role of the public company director.