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The Inclusion-Driven Boardroom

Our latest installment in the Director Essentials series explores how to incorporate inclusion into boardroom practices as a way to realize the benefits of diversity.

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Financial Oversight Under Varying Economic Conditions

Questions to ask in times of economic challenge, such as inflation and recession.

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Setting the Board Calendar and Meeting Agenda

Review the typical cadence of board meetings throughout the year and how to set agendas for them.
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The Role of the Board vs. the Role of Management

Help for understandingthe dividing line between board and management roles.
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)

Learn about this emerging option for going public.
Director Essentials

Understanding Nonfinancial Metrics

Why the metrics matter, where they can be found, and how to interpret them.
Director FAQ

Virtual Board Meetings

A guide for risks, benefits, and legal ramificaitons of holding virtual board meetings.
Director FAQ

Governance of Distressed Companies

Navigating the zone of insolvency through the lens of the fiduciary.
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Strengthening Oversight of M&A 2021 Edition

The tools directors need to weigh and manage the risks and rewards of M&A.

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