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New Report Gauges Boardroom Diversity Nationally and Worldwide
Issue:Some findings raise the question of whether “diversity fatigue” is setting in.
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New Report Finds Asian Representation Lacking on Fortune 1000 Boards
Issue:Tech boards have the most directors, but lag behind their number of Asian employees.
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Maintain a Holistic Viewpoint to Bolster Company Value
Issue:For directors, it’s essential to understand a company’s finances and anticipate future obstacles.
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3 Ways to Boost Your Board’s Sustainability Learning Quotient
Issue:Success with sustainability requires directors to drive bold action in a decisive fashion.
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ESG Measures Are Gaining Prominence in Executive Compensations Plans
Issue:The practice will only grow as disclosure of climate-related data becomes more commonplace.
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How to Avoid Negotiating with a Hacker
Issue:Advanced preparation and optimal board personnel are key if you want to avoid a cyber crisis.
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The Director’s Guide to Management Equity Grant Committees
Issue:There is now more flexibility for Delaware corporations to delegate equity award grants to management – should they use it?
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CHROs on Boards Help Companies Increase Talent Engagement
Issue:The need for hiring and retaining key employees has pushed HR to the leadership forefront.
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The Endemic Era: 6 Difficult Conversations Happening in the Boardroom
Issue:Crisis management and the ability to be strategically agile are top priorities for boards.
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Talking (and Thinking) Carefully about AI
Issue:To lead change, directors must become more conversant in artificial intelligence.
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Five Questions Every Board Should Ask Their CISO
Issue:Preventing cybersecurity incidents means knowing how the company manages risks and protects sensitive data.
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How to Think about China: A Guide for Boards
Issue:For boards, China operations are about strategy, but also core values. Most every multinational company has a connection to China, whether in the form of supply chains, investment or economic and geopolitical risk.
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Economic Volatility and Global Conflict Impact the Board Agenda
Issue:Disclosure rules and risk concerns are also on directors’ minds.
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Companies Are Appointing More First-Time Directors
Issue:Nearly half of Fortune 500 board seats went to first-time directors in 2021.
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Human Capital Is Rising on the Board Agenda
Issue:Human resources expertise on the board aids talent retention and recruitment strategies.
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Many Risk Factors Affect Audit Committee Preparation
Issue:Inflation, cybersecurity and SEC proposals are on the audit committee agenda.
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Cybersecurity Reporting: What Boards Should Expect from Management
Issue:Chief security officers must communicate cyber incidents in a straightforward, understandable fashion.
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Proposed Cyber Expertise Disclosure Rules Will Challenge Boards
Issue:The SEC’s proposal could affect public company approaches to strategy, talent and more.
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Directors Must Grow Their Knowledge of Blockchain
Issue:Current board understanding of the technology is woefully low. On a scale of 1 to 10, directors’ understanding of blockchain rates at a 4.
Q2 2023 Audio
| Title | Article Sound Track | Audio Sound Duration | ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lessons Learned from High-Profile Board Challenges | /sites/default/files/2023-03/BoardChallenges.mp3 | 8:31 | nid=34203=nid |
| Think Like an Activist | /sites/default/files/2023-04/Activist.mp3 | 14:14 | nid=34285=nid |
| The Evolution of Total Shareholder Return and Incentive Plans | /sites/default/files/2023-03/TSR.mp3 | 6:11 | nid=34241=nid |
| Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Lessons for Boards | /sites/default/files/2023-03/SVBCollapse.mp3 | 6:17 | nid=34255=nid |
| The Inherent Conflict in Setting Director Pay | /sites/default/files/2023-04/DirectorPay.mp3 | 8:42 | nid=34263=nid |
| Sitting CEOs Get the First Call | /sites/default/files/2023-04/SittingCEOs.mp3 | 4:03 | nid=34289=nid |
| Activism Run Amok | /sites/default/files/2023-04/Activism.mp3 | 4:41 | nid=34288=nid |
| Do Responsible Special Awards Have to Be an Oxymoron? | /sites/default/files/2023-04/SpecialAwards.mp3 | 6:05 | nid=34271=nid |
| What Directors Are Thinking | /sites/default/files/2023-03/WDATZimmerman.mp3 | 5:43 | nid=34171=nid |
| Chief Compliance Officers Are In the Crosshairs | /sites/default/files/2023-04/CCOs.mp3 | 5:21 | nid=34270=nid |
| My Board Journey | /sites/default/files/2023-03/MyBoardJourneyLee.mp3 | 6:08 | nid=34176=nid |
| Two Models of Leadership and Service | /sites/default/files/2023-04/Leadership.mp3 | 5:18 | nid=34272=nid |
| Investors Are Becoming More Focused on Board Quality and the CEO Role | /sites/default/files/2023-04/Investors.mp3 | 2:05 | nid=34291=nid |
| A Slow but Steady Increase in Gender Diversity on Boards | /sites/default/files/2023-04/GenderDiversity%20%281%29.mp3 | 1:20 | nid=34292=nid |
| Culture Alignment: The Hidden Killer of M&A Success | /sites/default/files/2023-04/CultureAlignment.mp3 | 8:55 | nid=34287=nid |
| Digital Transformation Payday | /sites/default/files/2023-04/DigitalTransformationPayday.mp3 | 5:14 | nid=34290=nid |
| Who Should Serve on the Board When Times Get Tough? | /sites/default/files/2023-04/ToughTimes.mp3 | 11:19 | nid=34286=nid |
| “Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste” | /sites/default/files/2023-02/Crisis.mp3 | 07:08 | nid=34157=nid |
| Embattled Companies Need the Right Directors | /sites/default/files/2023-03/GoingGetsRough.mp3 | 6:38 | nid=34167=nid |