Governance Outlook
Unlock Value Through Governance in Private Equity Portfolio Companies
Deloitte underscores how board composition, oversight, and adaptability can be key differentiators for private equity value creation.
Governance Resources
Private Company Governance
Effective Governance Is Vital for Driving Steady Growth and Long-term Value in Private Companies
Core Oversight Topics
Governance Surveys
Directorship Magazine
Enhancing Governance Oversight for Private Companies
Private companies who operate with strong and efficient governance can maintain a positive outlook despite uncertainties. NACD resources address the unique challenges faced by private company boards, with a focus on oversight topics, boardroom effectiveness, and navigating difficult governance issues. Discover essential tools, articles, handbooks, and templates designed to empower directors and strengthen board practices toward sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Featured Report
2026 Governance Outlook
Discover 2026 governance priorities as directors shift from strategy to execution. This outlook highlights key risks, operational demands, and actionable insights to support effective board oversight.
Key Resources
Our staff’s suggestions for the best on this topic.
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Director Essentials
Strengthening the Family Business Board
Discover how family business boards evolve to balance legacy and governance.
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Director Essentials
Running the Family Business Board
Discover practical steps family business boards can take to improve culture, structure, and oversight.
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Director Essentials
Family Business Boards and Family Dynamics
Examine ways family business boards integrate governance, family expectations, and future planning.
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Webinar
Effective Board Succession Strategies for Private Companies
Learn from private company leaders about how you can prepare the next generation of board leaders, develop robust succession plans, and manage generational transitions.
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Webinar
Aligning ESOPs for Long-Term Growth
In this PCGLS pre-recorded webinar, discover how to align the ESOP with long-term company goals.
Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.
Editor's Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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Online Exclusive
How Independent Private Company Directors Can Be Game Changers
Private companies can successfully take advantage of independent board members by following these considerations.
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Online Exclusive
Private Company Boards Need Additional Information and Time to Enable Strategic Discussion, Survey Finds
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has requires increased learning.
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Online Exclusive
Setting Pay for Directors at Growing Private Companies
Private firms can use this guidance to reassess director pay packages.
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Directorship Magazine
Navigating the VC-Backed Boardroom as an Independent Director
Learn about the governance challenges and boardroom dynamics independent directors face on venture capital-backed boards.
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Online Exclusive
Strategies to Manage Conflict and Disagreement in the Boardroom
Discover the active role board chairs should take in managing difficult conversations in the boardroom.
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Directorship Magazine
Board Pack Raises Concerns about Lack of AI Guardrails
Language used in a board pack leads a director to believe AI was used. What should the board do?