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2022-2023 Director Compensation Report
Review the trends in boardroom pay across company types and committees.
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Compensation Committee
Committees & Roles
Trending Oversight Topics
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Center for Inclusive Governance
Directorship Magazine
Featured Report
Compensation Committee Blueprint
The mandate of the compensation committee is evolving. Get the resources you need from this Blueprint in partnership with Pearl Meyer, an installment of the Future of the American Board initiative.
Key Resources
Our staffʼs selection of the best resources to read now.
Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.
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Director Essentials
Understanding Nonfinancial Metrics
A board directorʼs guide to business metrics beyond the bottom line.
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Boardroom Tools
Compensation Committee Charter Tool
The starting point for drafting and editing your committeeʼs charter.
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Boardroom Tools
Multiyear Board Succession Planning Matrix
A valuable resource for planning the talent your board needs.
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Editorʼs Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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Online Article
Does Pay Versus Performance Data Tell Us Anything New?
When does analysis of meaningless data become a needless endeavor?
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Online Article
Getting Started: Private Company Compensation Committees
A roadmap to professionalizing this committee addressing privately held companies.
Trusted Resources
Links to key resources, regulators, rulemakers, and governance-specific content.
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Commentary
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Browse expert commentary on executive compensation matters.
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Policy
Institutional Shareholder Services 2023 Voting Policies
The procedures to know going into 2023 and beyond.
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Advice
Knowledge Share: Pearl Meyer
Browse a library of insights from the advisory firm.
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Advice
Briefs from Farient Advisors
Explore insights on emerging topics from the executive compensation firm.
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Best Practices
Calendar for Corporate Boards and Committees: Sidley Austin
A comprehensive guide for the boardʼs agenda, including the compensation committee.
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