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Governance Overview

Committees & Roles

Core Oversight Topics

Director Essentials: Directors & Officers Liability Insurance

Learn how liability insurance has become a critical risk-management tool for publicly traded companies, private firms, and nonprofit organizations in a evolving and complex business environment.

Key Resources

Our staffʼs suggestions for the best on this topic.

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Directors Essentials

Ethics and Compliance Oversight

Explore the nine key steps necessary for board oversight of ethics and compliance.
Director Essentials

Board Communications: Documentation and Retention Practices

Implement sound document retention practices for board communications—both inside and outside the boardroom.
Governance Resource

Navigating Changing US Policy: Key Board Implications

Discover NACD content, research, and events to help your board navigate the effects of the Trump administration's policies on business.
Director Essentials

Special Committees

Use these temporary committees for concentrated expertise and independent review to supplement standing committees on specific matters.
Director Essentials

Board Packs: The Elephant in the Boardroom

Turn board materials into a driver of board and organizational performance.
SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

Documenting Governance

Leverage these sample documents to create or update your board’s governance documentation.

Tools for Success

Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.

Boardroom Tool

Opportunities for Board Engagement in Technology Oversight

Use this tool from the 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission report to determine where boards should provide insight, guidance, and/or approval on technology and related investments.
Boardroom Tool

Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Sample

Outline the ethical standards for directors and employees.
Boardroom Tool

Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Sample

Uncover directors’ potential conflicts of interest.

Editorʼs Picks

A selection of editorial content from Directorship^® magazine, including online exclusives.

Online Exclusive

Five Takeaways for Directors from the Meta Class-Action Lawsuit

While the trial wrapped up quickly, the high-profile legal case offers some enduring lessons for directors.
Online Exclusive

Boards Under Pressure: Rethinking Refreshment Strategies

Learn how boards are rethinking their composition in light of an evolving risk environment.
Online Exclusive

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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