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Boards and Shareholders: A Conversation with Nell Minow

Shareholders increasingly have a voice in how companies operate. How can boards better listen to and work with shareholders to improve corporate value?

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Key Resources

Our staffʼs suggestions for the best on this topic.

Director Essentials

Board-Shareholder Engagement Focusing on Strategy

Read takeaways for 2024 proxy season, supported by NACD’s survey data.
Governance Outlook

Lessons for Directors from the First Universal Proxy Card Campaigns

Review top four lessons directors should know for the 2024 proxy season.
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Investor Relations in the Boardroom - Aligning Directors & the IR Function

Learn strategies to address critical issues impacting the IR function from the Alpha IR Group.

Tools for Success

Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.

Boardroom Tools

Investor Climate Dialogue Checklist

Prepare for investor discussions about climate change.
Boardroom Tool

Investor Expectations of Board Leaders

Review investors and pension fundsʼ views on board composition, overboarding, refreshment, and board leadership.
DIRECTOR ESSENTIALS

Preparing the Board for Shareholder Activism

Understand the board’s role in preparing for and responding to an activist challenge.

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Editorʼs Picks

A review of roles and expectations including board composition and leadership from the investorʼs POV.

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Making the Most of the Annual Meeting

Embrace investor engagement during proxy season to gain valuable insight.
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The Importance of Investor Relations to the Board

Why one director views investor relations as vital to the future of any company.
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How ESG Presents a Dilemma for the Board

Guide the alignment of ESG initiatives with corporate strategy.
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Evaluating Executive Pay Programs Through the Lens of a Critical Shareholder Can Enhance Program Effectiveness and Resilience

Understand how an activist investor may evaluate an executive compensation program.
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2023 Proxy Season Realities Fall Short of Expectations: What Boards Should Know

What boards should know about activism and takeaways from the 2023 proxy season.
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How Transparent Is Your Audit Committee? Three Reasons to Increase Disclosures

Find out how audit quality is positively affected by public company transparency.

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