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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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Shareholder Engagement
Shareholder Engagement Practices that Support Stronger Investor Relations
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Strengthen Shareholder Engagement for Boardroom Success
Shareholder engagement, the communication process between an organization’s board of directors and its shareholders, benefits from proactive engagement. This approach helps build stronger relationships and makes sure shareholders are informed and involved in key decisions.
It’s crucial for boards to anticipate and respond to issues that might arise if the company is targeted by growing shareholder activism. NACD resources prepare directors with the knowledge and best practices for effective engagement.
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Board Strategy in a New Era of Activism
Ensure board readiness and effective company response in an increasingly dynamic activism “market."
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Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.
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Boardroom Tools
Investor Climate Dialogue Checklist
Prepare for investor discussions about climate change.
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Boardroom Tool
Investor Expectations of Board Leaders
Review investors and pension fundsʼ views on board composition, overboarding, refreshment, and board leadership.
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Boardroom Tool
Annual Letter From the Board to the Family Council
Read an example strong communication to the Family Council
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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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Directorship Magazine
ICGN’s View of Global Stewardship and the Role of Disclosures
Lessons to ensure alignment with investor expectations.
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Online Exclusive
Considerations for Navigating Sustainability in a Polarized Environment
Five practices for navigating conversations regarding ESG in the current environment.
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Online Exclusive
Making the Most of the Annual Meeting
Embrace investor engagement during proxy season to gain valuable insight.
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Online Exclusive
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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Online Exclusive
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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Directorship Magazine
How Extended Holding Periods Are Reshaping Private Equity Strategies
Learn how private equity is responding to extended holding periods.