When It Comes To A Lack Of Ethics, Ignorance Is No Defense
U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar's decision to allow plaintiffs to sue Wells Fargo’s directors personally was a chilling reminder that executives aren’t the only ones who can be held accountable for corporate misconduct.
Boards Shouldn’t Ignore BlackRock’s Take On ESG, Diversity
Boards looking for support from BlackRock will have to place a priority on ESG issues and diversity moving forward.
Should CEOs Speak Out?
We asked public-company board members to tell us how they feel about corporate leaders taking a public stance on political and social issues. Their response? It's complicated.
Defining Trust And How To Achieve It
Trust is the foundation for all successful leaders. It’s the central character requirement.
Guidance For Documenting Board & Committee Minutes
Well-documented board minutes are critical. Yet, much confusion still exists about the appropriate level of detail.
Corporate Boards Must Act Now To Mitigate The Fallout Of Officer Misconduct
Recent scandals demonstrate that too many corporate boards take too much of a hands-off approach, in turn allowing wrongdoing to build and eventually explode.
Board Leadership Program
BLP offers an exclusive suite of resources for leading directors and their boards.
To Manage Cyber Risk, Boards Need More Insight
Cyber risk, which has always represented a significant area of enterprise risk, is finally being acknowledged as intersecting with other areas of the board’s oversight.
Board Under Siege: What Wells Fargo Did Right (And Wrong)
The real test for good governance occurs in the wake of a crisis.
Shareholder Engagement: A Balancing Act
Board members share whether their oversight responsibilities should mandate regular communication with shareholders.