The First 30 Days: The New Rules of Corporate Crisis Management
In 2019 and beyond, a board’s reflexes need to be finely honed—and that means throwing out the standard drill for response and remediation.
A Second Wave of #MeToo Lawsuits Could Be Coming Soon
Corporate boards may need to prepare to defend against #MeToo lawsuits that expand beyond harassment claims as early as next year, according to the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation (WCD). Here's what directors need to know.
Why Directors Must Rethink A Company’s Purpose Statement
A brand purpose should be the reason for your operations and an essential component of your organization’s DNA. If your brand statement feels a little stale, it might be time to take it back to the drawing board.
Board Governance Dimensions: Which Correlate Most With Positive Organizational Outcomes?
Fair compensation and regular communication can serve as building blocks for the most important aspect of CEO/board partnerships—trust.
Best Ways To Onboard Someone To The Compensation Committee
Ani Huang of the Center on Executive Compensation talked with Corporate Board Member about best practices for onboarding a compensation committee chair and the increasing public awareness of executive compensation.
Dismissing The So-Called New Principles of Corporate Governance
The reputation of business trust is below that of Congress, so the Business Roundtable decided what’s needed is a charm offensive. More than likely, it will backfire.
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 2019
Investor expectations, new disclosure requirements, ESG, current and future trends–your committee agendas are filling up.