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Driving Forward: Strategies for Agile and Innovative Board Leadership
Boards today face an ever-changing business environment that demands fresh perspectives and adaptable decision-making. We empower directors to embrace forward-thinking strategies and foster a culture of agility that enables boards to navigate complexity, seize opportunities, and build sustainable organizations.
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2025 Governance Outlook Report
Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights and actionable strategies to address the key challenges shaping boardrooms in 2025. Leading experts from AWS, KUNGFU.AI, FGS Global, and more offer practical guidance to help your board build resilience, foster agility, and ensure effective governance. Gain the tools and insights needed to thrive in an era of uncertainty.
NACD Master Class® : Technology & Innovation Oversight
Technology and innovation are reshaping the world at lightning speed, and boards must rise to the challenge. NACD Master Class® empowers experienced directors with actionable insights, proven strategies, and expert guidance to effectively oversee AI, innovation, and emerging technologies, ensuring your board leads with confidence.
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2025 NACD Directors Summit™
Join the premier event for board leaders to gain cutting-edge insights, network with peers, and explore strategies to navigate this year’s biggest opportunities and challenges.
Directors Should Prepare to Address Five Board Dilemmas in 2025
Prepare your board to address key challenges in 2025, including balancing AI-driven opportunities with economic and geopolitical risks that could shape the future.
How AI Can Transform Risk Management into a Revenue Accelerator
Explore how AI can transform risk management into a strategic tool for driving growth and innovation in the face of disruption.
2024-2025 Director Compensation Report
Gain valuable insights into director compensation with the latest comprehensive analysis of trends, best practices, and evidence-based recommendations.
Which Skills Will Survive the AI Onslaught?
Explore how boards and CEOs can navigate AI-driven job disruption by focusing on key human skills that AI struggles to replace.
CERT Certificate in Cyber-Risk Oversight Program
Advance your board’s cybersecurity literacy with this eLearning certificate. This course provides directors with practical strategies to effectively oversee cyber risks and enhance governance.
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How to Educate and Upskill Directors and Boards on Critical Issues
Insights on preparing boards for today’s most pressing governance challenges by NACD's Senior Vice President, Friso van der Oord, featured in the NYSE and J.P. Morgan’s governance collaboration -
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NACD Quarterly Survey: Q2 2025
In the field during June 2025, this poll asks directors to identify the top business issues on their board's agenda. -
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Boards
Here’s what directors should know about how President Donald Trump’s sweeping new law affects corporate taxes and business strategy. -
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Beyond the Appointment: Communicate CEO Transitions for Long-Term Success
Board oversight of CEO transition announcements can help set the new executive up for success. -
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Key Insights into the 2025 Fraud Landscape
Here’s what boards should know about recent SEC and PCAOB enforcement actions, and how they will impact compliance oversight moving forward.
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