How To Achieve Directors’ Full Potential
Four pilot projects can help build confidence, trust and rapport by gradually involving the board more deeply in key decisions and sharing more information.
S.E.C. Changes Disclosure Rules for Legal Proceedings, Risk Factors, Human Capital
No matter who occupies the White House this time next year, the impact of the Trump-era S.E.C. on boards will continue to be felt for a long time to come.
Even as Corporate America continues...
CEO Misconduct? The Case For An Independent Investigator
In the wake of McDonald’s Easterbrook fiasco, a former two-star military lawyer explains how a board should—and should not—pursue the facts.
Tesla Chair’s Vote: A Test For Stakeholder Capitalism?
Shareholders will have to decide if the board chair deserves ouster for poor governance practices—or a vote of confidence for guiding the company to outsized share price appreciation.
Compensation And The Covid-19 Crisis
Revisiting pay practices to adjust to a new, post-pandemic reality.
Preserve Privacy, Control Data While Building Brand
Companies need to find ways to deliver personalized customer experiences while preserving security and trust.
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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.