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Understanding the ins and outs of the essential facts on board governance can be challenging, which is why directors need accurate information; the right information; and direct, straightforward answers to general, common questions. The “Director FAQ & Essentials” page is a go-to boardroom resource for crucial insights into the roles and responsibilities of the director. Use this guide to enhance the leadership and governance expertise that will help organizations succeed.
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Succession Planning for Board and Committee Leaders
Learn four steps that boards can take to strengthen their leadership succession planning processes and practices.
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Board Communications: Documentation and Retention Practices
Implement sound document retention practices for board communications—both inside and outside the boardroom.
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Board Leadership Structures
Consider the pros and cons of the various types of board leadership structures, including independent chair, combined CEO/chair, executive chair, and nonindependent chair.
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Board Packs: The Elephant in the Boardroom
Turn board materials into a driver of board and organizational performance.
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Advisory Boards
Leverage these groups of experts when you want to bring specialized expertise and insights to your organization.
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Evolving Legal Landscape of DE&I: Considerations for Boards
Explore the latest legal developments following the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admission (SFFA) and the implications for DE&I governance.
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Executive Sessions
Help your board set regularly scheduled executive sessions, keep the CEO informed about significant outcomes from executive sessions, and improve the effectiveness of executive sessions.
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Conflicts of Interest
Use this resource to identify potential conflicts of interest among directors and officers and develop strategies to mitigate them.
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Director Independence
Explore the core principles of director independence. This report details its purpose and the regulations that define it.
Director Essentials and FAQ Report Library
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