Board Diversity: The Latest Business Disruptor?
The passage of the California law means the board diversity issue is not going away any time soon. In fact, it may have the potential to change the way that business is done.
The Board’s Role In Change Management
In recent months, the Covid-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty and significant social
unrest have combined to bring waves of change not seen in more than a century. To
assess the potential fallout for public companies, Corporate Board Member Institute
and RSM US LLP convened a small group of board members to share their experiences
helping their executive teams focus on appropriate courses of action. Some takeaways.
Dealmaking In A Downmarket
New research from Corporate Board Member and Shearman & Sterling asked 250 public company directors to weigh in on Covid-19-fueled activism, mergers and takeovers.
Four Keys To Effective Governance Reviews
When done well, these reviews help optimize how a company functions at its highest level and build trust with shareholders and other important stakeholders.
Getting Diversity Wrong
Good intentions can go south fast in a whole host of ways. A field guide to perils and pitfalls—and how to overcome them.
Will Social Justice Movements Change Governance In The Boardroom?
It may no longer suffice when companies have made a “best effort” regarding their diversity efforts but have demonstrated little progress.
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.
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.