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Article reprints are $10 each. Click to add to shopping cartDirector Recruitment  Spinoffs: How to Build Just the Right Board -- Factors to consider in crafting a brand new board for a spinoff company. By John Ingram and Roger M. Kenny of Boardroom Consultants.
Third Quarter 2006 [4 page(s)] Cast of Characters -- Are you a board candidate who would be considered to have special expertise? That spotlight may be brighter than you think. By Directors & Boards columnist Hoffer Kaback.
Second Quarter 2006 [1 page(s)] The Compromised Board Candidate -- If you are involved in nominating and approving new directors, you want to catch conflicts of interest before they catch you. Here’s how to do that. By Thomas Fedorek of BDO Seidman.
Second Quarter 2006 [5 page(s)] A Majority of One -- High heat on a front-burner issue: majority vs. plurality voting and the best system for electing directors. By Directors & Boards columnist Hoffer Kaback.
First Quarter 2006 [1 page(s)] How to Get on a Board -- Sometimes the advice is contradictory, but more often the experts are in sync with their tips and tactics. Here is a comprehensive guide to being considered for a seat at the board table. Articles by Norman Augustine, Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Roger Raber, Michele Hooper, William Dill, and Richard Clarke.
Third Quarter 2005 [7 page(s)] Win the Competition for Top Directors -- Begin the search process early, recruit broadly, and follow these other suggestions. By Joe Griesedieck and Caroline Nahas of Korn/Ferry International.
Third Quarter 2005 [1 page(s)] Tell Me Again: What Do You Want to Do? -- Considering joining a board? Take note of what this counselor to senior executives advises his clients when they are fielding a board invitation. By William Wynne Jr. of White & Chase LLP.
Third Quarter 2005 [3 page(s)] A Deeper Pool of Potential Board Recruits -- Ignore the alarms about scarcity of talent, says the author. The number of qualified board candidates is actually a lot larger than commonly claimed. By governance consultant Donald Nordberg.
Third Quarter 2005 [3 page(s)] How 'Rising Stars' Become Boardworthy -- In addition to their skill sets, there are intangible qualities that prospective board members must have. Plus, tips for a director's first 100 days. By Gail Meneley and Hugh Shields of Shields Meneley Partners.
Third Quarter 2005 [3 page(s)] How a Candidate Made the Cut -- This step-by-step process turned up a new compensation committee chair. By James Reda of James F. Reda and Associates, Stewart Reifler of Vedder, Price, Kaufman & Kammholz P.C., and Laura Thatcher of Alston & Bird LLP.
Second Quarter 2005 [4 page(s)] Research to Do Before Joining a Board -- While no amount of due diligence can avoid every problem, the more you do, the better you are likely to feel about your ultimate 'to join or not' decision. By Beverly Behan of Mercer Delta Consulting.
First Quarter 2005 [3 page(s)] The New Rigor in Director Recruiting: 10 Steps to a Smartly Done Search -- A more thoughtful search process, such as the methodology recommended here, will result in a more cohesive and effective board that truly is a competitive asset for the company. By Julie H. Daum of Spencer Stuart.
Fall 2004 [3 page(s)] Beyond the Wider Net -- The future director recruiting challenge as the 'sitting CEO' model of board composition ceases to be the dominant form. By Sharon Allen of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.
Fall 2004 [2 page(s)] The Danger of Overqualified Directors -- They looked impressive in the prospectus, but they didn?t know what was happening on our street. By Gary Sutton, Directors & Boards columnist.
Summer 2004 [1 page(s)] PR Pros Passed Over in Board Representation -- It?s woeful that in today's trust-heavy environment, senior public relations counselors don't occupy more board seats. By Gary Grates of General Motors Corp.
Summer 2003 [1 page(s)] Improving the 'Director Value Proposition' -- A look at how candidates are assessing the risk profile of the boards they are being asked to join, and why companies need to take a hard look at what they are offering to attract and retain directors. By Julie Daum of Spencer Stuart and Donald Gallo of Sibson Consulting.
Spring 2003 [3 page(s)] Lines of Inquiry on Board Candidates -- Verifying the soundness of a nominee's background becomes ever more urgent as the push for independent directors picks up momentum. By Thomas Fedorek of Citigate Global Intelligence & Security.
Spring 2003 [3 page(s)] The CEO's 'First Hundred Days' -- Companies need a more formal and open process to let the CEO pick a trusted cadre of directors. Boards can start by taking several proactive steps. By Dennis Carey and Dayton Ogden of Spencer Stuart.
Summer 2002 [2 page(s)] The Unique Nature of Small-Company Boards -- Small companies need to be resourceful in recruiting new directors. Some strategies for enticing qualified individuals to serve. By Randy Thurman of Viasys Healthcare Inc.
Summer 2000 [6 page(s)] HR Execs Are Timely Board Candidates -- A critical part of any board agenda today involves human resources issues. This former top HR executive and board member of GTE Corp. suggests a case for adding HR execs to the board. By Bruce Carswell of The Cabot Advisory Group.
Summer 1999 [1 page(s)] A Request to Join the Board -- Board membership is not something that should be accepted cavalierly. A thoughtful and cautious approach before accepting the invitation can help avoid enormous exposure later on. By Jonathan Lerner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
Summer 1998 [4 page(s)] A Rifle Shot -- Much better than a shotgun approach in finding a new director. By Robert Rock, chairman of Directors & Boards.
Fall 1998 [1 page(s)] Aim High for Your Dream Candidate -- Facing a board vacancy? Don't let a fear of rejection thwart your board's efforts to improve itself. By Thomas Horton, Directors & Boards columnist.
Fall 1998 [1 page(s)] Recruiting Professors as Board Members -- Three corporate leaders talk about their experience in drawing from academia. By James Tompkins of the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University.
Winter 1997 [4 page(s)] Background Checking on Board Candidates -- Ten discreet ways to help make a more informed decision on a potential director. Going beyond the candidate's own information. By James B. Mintz of the James Mintz Group Inc.
Spring 1996 [3 page(s)] How to Get on a Board -- Sometimes the advice is contradictory, but more often the experts are in sync with their tips and tactics. Here is a comprehensive guide to being considered for a seat at the board table. Articles by Norman Augustine, Ann McLaughlin Korologos, Roger Raber, Michele Hooper, William Dill, and Richard Clarke.
Third Quarter 2005 [7 page(s)] Win the Competition for Top Directors -- Begin the search process early, recruit broadly, and follow these other suggestions. By Joe Griesedieck and Caroline Nahas of Korn/Ferry International.
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