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Directorship® magazine is a digital quarterly publication exclusively for NACD members, featuring original articles, news, and expert commentary from our editorial staff and guest contributors on leadership, business governance, technology, and more.
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Fall 2026
Discover when and how the board should intervene in strategy development. Plus, prepare for quantum and other technologies, and understand the pros and cons of going public or staying private.
Online Exclusives from Directorship®
Timely thought leadership by directors, governance professionals, and more.
Six Ways GCs Can Build Credibility with the Board
Trust between the general counsel and board is earned through everyday interactions.
How to Vet Geopolitical Risk in the Boardroom
Directors can best oversee the risks from rising global tensions by analyzing their impact on income statements.
Tech Futurist Shelly Palmer on the Value of Human Judgment
Hear Palmer's views on shifting talent needs and what that means for boards.
The End of the Annual Board Calendar
Boards may be governing at a cadence designed for a slower world.
Boards Confront the US-China AI Race
As the US-China AI rivalry heats up, businesses and their boards are on the front lines.
Recent Issues
Read our most current issues.
Summer 2026
Explore the board's role in clarifying corporate purpose and understand its importance. Plus, uncover an alternative path to growth through the use of AI as well as the benefits of implementing a three-year plan for board evaluations.
Spring 2026
Discover how start-up boards can work with founders to implement active governance. Plus, explore directors' role in guiding families through complex ownership transitions and learn how companies can create a resilient workforce amid increased disruption.
Winter 2026
Topics include the 2025 NACD Directorship 100 honorees and recent developments in Texas as companies consider reincorporation, as well as Warren Buffett’s governance wisdom.
Fall 2025
Uncover how boards can ease transition planning by enabling CEO success from the outset. Plus, consider how AI may enhance board operations and learn how to adjust oversight of supply chains in an uncertain environment.
Back Issues
From the archives of Directorship magazine, member can access full issues through 2024.
Summer 2025
Discover essential director traits and governance practices to build the right board in an evolving environment. Plus, plan for the future of work and consider the personal challenges leaders face when moving on from executive careers.
Spring 2025
Topics include the evolving strategies of shareholder activists, insight into the new US presidential administration, and how to address burnout in the boardroom.
Winter 2025
In this issue: Meet the 2024 NACD Directorship 100TM honorees and learn about their roles in shaping the success of the companies they serve. Plus, discover the key considerations for changing auditors.
Fall 2024
In this issue: We explore what boards need to know about the impact of the 2024 US election on global trade, regulatory changes, and more.
Summer 2024
In this issue: We show how with the right skills, knowledge, and intervention, boards can avoid strategy surprises and contribute decisively to business growth and value creation.
Spring 2024
In this issue: We explore the future of climate and social issue governance as regulatory requirements and ESG backlash buffet businesses.
Winter 2024
In this issue: We honor our Directorship 100 award winners and governance professionals along with special winners.
Special Issue 2024
In this issue: What’s Needed for the Future of the American Board