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Private Company Governance Learning Series Webinar
Learn from private company leaders about how you can prepare the next generation of board leaders, develop robust succession plans, and manage generational transitions.
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Tools for Success
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Boardroom Tool
Board Leadership Peer-Evaluation
Solicit feedback on the performance of individual directors who serve in leadership roles on the board.
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Boardroom Tool
Attributes of a Lead Director
Key attributes for lead directors as identified by KPMG through their Lead Director Initiative.
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Director FAQ
Board Leadership Structure: Split Versus Combined CEO/Chair
Explore the right leadership options for your board.
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Boardroom Tool
Board Calendar Sample
Schedule standing agenda items for the board.
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Boardroom Tool
Board Performance Evaluation Sample
Identify improvement areas for board governance and member contributions.
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Boardroom Tool
Setting Expectations About Director Behavior
Communicate desired behaviors and expectations for directors.
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Boardroom Tool
Position Descriptions for Board Leadership Sample
These position descriptions outline the key responsibilities and expectations for the board chair and lead independent director roles.
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Editorʼs Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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ONLINE ARTICLE
It's Time to Restore Balance in the Board-CEO Relationship
Explore the high cost of CEO departures, emphasizing the need for boards to focus on building strong CEO relationships to reduce turnover & improve results.
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ONLINE ARTICLE
Courage, Certainty, and Leading Through the Complex Currents of Relentless Change
Peter R. Gleason, NACD president and CEO, details recent and upcoming initiatives as he gives his opening speech at NACD Summit 2023.
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Online Article
A Director’s Responsibility to the CEO
Find out if your board is contributing to the functional performance of the CEO.
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