Director Succession Planning: A Strategic Roadmap
January 29, 2019
In this episode, PwC’s Paul DeNicola outlines several steps boards can take to better align director succession planning with long-term strategy.
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The Corporate Secretary’s Role in Onboarding New Board Members
January 1, 2019
Paul Washington reviews the roles and responsibilities of the onboarding process. What’s the role of the corporate secretary? Existing board members? New directors?
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Top Challenges Facing Boards in 2019
December 18, 2018
Each year, host TK Kerstetter and Paula Loop make predictions for the year ahead. What strategic and governance challenges will boards face in 2019?
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Elements of an Effective Onboarding Program
December 4, 2018
In Part 2 of this series, Julie Daum and Maria Morris highlight specific onboarding practices or tactics that have proven effective for integrating new directors.
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Tips for Recruiting and Onboarding New Directors
November 27, 2018
In Part 1 of this series, Julie Daum and Maria Morris discuss how the “new director profile” is evolving. What are the implications for recruitment and onboarding?
Webinar » The Evolving Boardroom: Signs of Change
Held on November 5, 2018
This November 5th webinar will explore the results of PwC’s 2018 Annual Corporate Directors Survey (research report publishing this fall). Panelists include representatives from BlackRock, other investors and sitting board members.
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Ram Charan: “What Makes Great Boards Great”
May 8, 2018
World-renowned business advisor, author and board member Ram Charan outlines five dimensions along which boards can ensure they’re delivering a competitive advantage.
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How to Structure Your Board Refreshment Strategy
January 23, 2018
Betsy Atkins discusses the trends impacting board refreshment and how boards can recruit for the increasingly specialized skill sets needed in today’s boardrooms.
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2018 Predictions: What’s Ahead for Boards This Year?
January 4, 2018
What can boards expect in 2018? Paula Loop and TK Kerstetter outline governance predictions and priorities for the coming year.
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Board Performance Review (Part 4) Tackles Challenging Boardroom Issues
December 12, 2017
In Part 4 of the series, investors and directors engage in a point-counterpoint discussion. How effectively are directors managing board composition & refreshment?
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3 Golden Quotes from the Latest Edition of Corporate Board Member
August 31, 2017
The latest issue of Corporate Board Member Magazine takes a deep dive on everything from ESG to activism. In this post, we share quotes from just a few of the Q3 articles.
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The Rise of New Board Committees & the Role of Committee Chairs
August 8, 2017
In this episode, TK Kerstetter and guest host Ty Francis discuss the rise of 800+ unconventional board committees and the implications for committee chairs.
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8 Golden Nuggets from Equilar’s Compensation Committee Forum
April 20, 2017
We share eight takeaways from Equilar’s Compensation Committee Forum in New York City. What should be on your committee’s agenda?
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3 Steps Your Board Can Take to Avoid Activist Attention
March 2, 2017
In our most recent episode on shareholder activism, Greg Taxin outlines three ways that boards can minimize their risk of becoming an activist target.
Webinar » Board Composition & Succession Planning
Held on February 9, 2017
Equilar, a leading provider of board intelligence solutions, will host a complimentary webinar (February 9) on board composition and succession. We outline the context for this important topic and share registration details.
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The Top 20 Issues Your Board Should Have in its Sights for 2017
February 16, 2017
For the latest edition of Equilar’s C-Suite Magazine, our own TK Kerstetter takes an aerial look at the top board governance issues for this year. What will be on the 2017 board agenda?
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Why Board Evaluations Must Be a Primary Focus in 2017
February 1, 2017
Angela Brock-Kyle, Board Member with Infinity Property & Casualty Corporation, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… Why Board Evaluations Must Be a Primary Focus in 2017.
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Highlights: Investors Board Performance Review
January 11, 2017
In this special highlights episode, TK Kerstetter and PwC’s Paula Loop review clips and key insights from the first three Board Performance Review panels.
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The Art & Science of Board Composition
December 7, 2016
David Chun, Founder & CEO of Equilar, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… The Art & Science of Board Composition.
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The Board’s Roadmap to a Successful CEO Search
December 2, 2016
Veteran director Sara Hays shares insights from her board’s successful CEO search. As chair of the board’s CEO search committee, what best practices can she offer?
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Roadmap to Success: Tips from a CEO Search Committee Chair
November 30, 2016
Sara Hays, a board member for Apogee Enterprises Inc., joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… Roadmap to Success: Tips from a CEO Search Committee Chair.
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Three Skill Sets Critical to Today’s Board Committee Chairs
November 9, 2016
Hope Taitz, Governance Committee Chair at Diamond Resorts International, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… Three Skill Sets Critical to Today’s Board Committee Chairs.
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Selecting Your Next Qualified Diverse Board Candidate
November 2, 2016
Christy Wood, board member with H&R Block, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… Board Diversity: Selecting Your Next Qualified Diverse Candidate.
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The Good, Bad & Ugly: Trends from PwC’s Corporate Directors Survey
October 28, 2016
We analyze the results of PwC’s annual survey to identify trends and draw practicable insights for corporate board members.
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A Quick Glance at the Latest Issue of C-Suite Magazine
The Fall 2016 issue of C-Suite Magazine covers board refreshment, shareholder engagement and more. We give you a quick overview with article links.
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The Importance of a Millennial Perspective in the Boardroom
October 21, 2016
A new live video series, The Millennial Report, offers a window into the millennial generation and explores why a millennial perspective may soon be essential to the board’s risk management process.
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Investors Board Performance Review (Part 3)
October 19, 2016
In Part 3 of the series, a new group of investors and activists from BlackRock, CalSTRS, and Spotlight Advisors discuss expectations and best practices for shareholder engagement, board composition, and more.
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Important Tips for Getting Board Succession Right
September 28, 2016
Linda Rebrovick, Board Member for HealthStream, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss…. Important Tips for Getting Board Succession Right.
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Best Practices for Transitioning the Compensation Committee Chair
September 15, 2016
This blog is Part 2 in our series on compensation committees chairs. We identify the steps necessary for a smooth transition and outline action items for key players.
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Why Tenure is Important for Today’s Compensation Committee Chair
This blog is Part 1 in our series on compensation committee chairs. We discuss why rotating your compensation chair too quickly could impact your committee’s effectiveness.
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Women in the Boardroom: Why Hasn’t the U.S. Made More Progress?
September 9, 2016
Why hasn’t more progress been made? We cover themes and insights presented at the SAIS Global Conference for Women in the Boardroom.
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Investors Board Performance Review (Part 2)
July 13, 2016
In this second edition of the Board Performance Review, a new group of institutional investors and proxy advisors from Vangaurd, Glass Lewis, and Trian Partners provide feedback for corporate boards.
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Guidelines for Audit Committee Chair Succession Planning
June 27, 2016
How should the audit committee approach committee chair succession planning? In this blog, we discusses best practices and timing.
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How To Approach The Board Composition Challenge
June 22, 2016
Margaret Pederson, Board Member, Viad Corp, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… How To Approach The Board Composition Challenge.
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Investors Board Performance Review (Part 1)
June 8, 2016
In the first panel of the Board Performance Review series, influential investors and proxy advisors from ISS, CII, and NYC Pension Fund share their views on corporate boards performance.
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Should Audit Committees Have More Than One Financial Expert?
May 18, 2016
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director of the Center for Audit Quality, joins host TK Kerstetter of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Should Audit Committees Have More Than One Financial Expert?
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Why Boards Will Be More Diverse in the Future
April 20, 2016
Susan Ness, a board member of Tegna, joins host TK Kerstetter of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Why boards will be more diverse in the future.
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Audit Committee Chair Succession: An Expert’s Guide
April 13, 2016
Doug Maine, the Audit Committee Chair of BroadSoft and Orbital ATK, Inc., and Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director of the Center for Audit Quality, join host TK Kerstetter of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Audit Committee Chair Succession: The Expert’s Guide To Getting It Right.
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Why a Vote for Universal Ballot May Cause Unintended Consequences
February 11, 2016
We visit the pros and cons of the SEC’s support for the universal ballot.
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Infographic: PwC’s Annual Corporate Director Survey
February 7, 2016
We discuss the highlights of PwC’s Annual Corporate Directors Survey. What trends are we seeing in board governance?
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How to Create an Effective CEO Succession Process
January 13, 2016
Sara Grootwassink Lewis, Audit Committee Chair & Presiding Director, PS Business Parks, Inc., joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… KCreating An Effective CEO Succession Process.
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New Year’s Show: 6 Challenges Boards Should Expect in 2016
December 30, 2015
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality, joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… Six Challenges Boards Should Expect in 2016.
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The Future of Board Recruitment
October 21, 2015
Equilar’s founder and CEO, David Chun, joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… “The Future of Board Recruitment.”
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Future Boardroom Issues That Will Challenge Directors
July 15, 2015
David Chun, CEO at Equilar, joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Future Boardroom Issues That Will Challenge Directors.
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How to Foster Board Communication with the CEO
June 24, 2015
Damon Hininger (President & CEO, Corrections Corporation of America) and Charles Overby (Chairman of the Nominating/Governance Committee) join TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… Fostering Board Communication with the CEO.
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Creating & Sustaining a Performance Culture
June 10, 2015
Greg Sandfort, CEO of Tractor Supply Co. and Board Member of WD-40, joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Creating & Sustaining a Performance Culture.
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The Art of Serving as a Board Committee Chair
April 29, 2015
Jim Loree (Chairman of the Audit Committee of Harsco Corporation and President & COO of Stanley Black & Decker Inc.) joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… The Art of Serving as a Board Committee Chair.