Your Company Exited Russia: Will China Be Next?

A business’s departure from an international market requires extensive board contemplation.

How Global Upheaval Influences Board Decision-Making

What is the effect of Cold War II on corporate governance?

Guidelines for Taking a Stand on Social Issues

Before speaking out on an issue, make sure it has an impact on company business.

The Illusion of Corporate Governance “Best Practices”

The best boards focus on solutions and structures tailored to their companies, ignoring cookie-cutter “gold standards.”

Should ESG Be Renamed?

Shareholder and stakeholder interests should be one and the same.

Boards Must Help Fix a Flawed Health Care System

It is not sufficient to assume that management will handle decisions on employee wellness. 

Should Boards Eliminate Corporate Officer Liability for Fiduciary Duty Breaches?

Boards will need to consider whether to provide officers with a new shield to liability.

Final Two Dodd-Frank Provisions Could Hinder Boards’ Discretion

The SEC could make it tougher for boards to hold executives accountable for their actions.

What Directors Are Thinking

My Board Journey

Beverly ColeDirector: Bank OZK  

Business Ethics: What Everyone Needs to Know

A book review by Howard Brod Brownstein

Strategy, First and Foremost

Abortion and the Board

All Corporate Boards Should Have Director Term Limits

Mandated limits on service time are the only way to guarantee new perspectives and fresh ideas.

New Report Gauges Boardroom Diversity Nationally and Worldwide

Some findings raise the question of whether “diversity fatigue” is setting in.

New Report Finds Asian Representation Lacking on Fortune 1000 Boards

Tech boards have the most directors, but lag behind their number of Asian employees.

Maintain a Holistic Viewpoint to Bolster Company Value

For directors, it’s essential to understand a company’s finances and anticipate future obstacles.

3 Ways to Boost Your Board’s Sustainability Learning Quotient

Success with sustainability requires directors to drive bold action in a decisive fashion.

ESG Measures Are Gaining Prominence in Executive Compensations Plans

The practice will only grow as disclosure of climate-related data becomes more commonplace.

How to Avoid Negotiating with a Hacker

Advanced preparation and optimal board personnel are key if you want to avoid a cyber crisis.