The Rise And Rise Of The Nominating And Governance Committee
Nominating committees were once the home for directors that did not understand the business well enough to serve on either audit or comp. Today's nom-gov looks very different.
Raising the Refreshment Bar: Bringing Diversity Into Committee Leadership
That doesn't mean homogenous committees can’t make good decisions. But diverse ones, by applying a broader cross-section of experience to today’s multifaceted problems, can usually make better ones.
Policy Updates Could Influence 2020 Director Elections
Director accountability will be a major theme in 2020, and shareholders and regulators are set to use voting as an enforcement measure.
How To See The Future
The following are excerpts of a conversation with Nicholas Negroponte, founder of MIT Media Lab, at CBM's recent Disruptive Tech Summit.
Becoming a Great Board Chair, Part II
The best boards are led by chairs who actively and routinely seek and use feedback about their effectiveness in the role.
The Risks Of Star Power On Your Board
Celebrity directors bring lots of attention to your company—and lots of complications to your board.
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.