Top Boardroom Priorities for the Year Ahead

Get to know the NACD Directorship 100, featuring directors and governance leaders whose boardroom leadership demonstrates disciplined oversight and effective execution. Their experience offers a practical view into how leading boards navigate complexity and drive long-term value.

What does board service involve over the course of a year? In this episode, hear Robert M. Galford, lead independent director, Forrester Research, discuss how boards plan their work, structure agendas, and manage oversight throughout the year.  You’ll gain a realistic look at how effective boards operate and why prioritization matters.

Don’t miss the chance to see what today’s leading directors are preparing for. The Directors Summit is where board members gather to discuss emerging risks, share real-world experiences, and build the skills needed for the year ahead. Explore how joining them can accelerate your own governance readiness. Register by January 15, 2026, to save $2,000 with our early bird rate. 

Artificial intelligence is reshaping strategy, risk, and governance expectations. This fully online certificate program helps directors build fluency in AI oversight, ethics, and regulation, offering a clear path to strengthening board readiness in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Today’s governance challenges call for a fresh look at the basics. This member-only Directorship® article examines how directors are rethinking foundational governance practices to navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and align board priorities with a rapidly changing landscape. 

As directors plan for the year ahead, this immersive Master Class provides focused discussion on technology, innovation, and AI oversight. Through expert-led sessions and peer exchange, senior board directors gain practical insights into the issues shaping modern board agendas.