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CEO Succession Planning
Explore findings from NACD’s 2024 Private Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey.
Governance Resources
Private Company Governance
Effective Governance Is Vital for Driving Steady Growth and Long-term Value in Private Companies
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Governance Surveys
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.
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Board Strategy in a New Era of Activism
Ensure board readiness and effective company response in an increasingly dynamic activism “market."
Key Resources
Our staff’s suggestions for the best on this topic.
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Webinar Archive
Private Company Governance Learning Series Webinar
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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Director Essentials
Board Communications: Documentation and Retention Practices
Implement sound document retention practices for board communications—both inside and outside the boardroom.
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Governance Outlook
Directors Should Prepare to Address Five Board Dilemmas in 2025
The NACD 2025 Trends and Priorities survey uncovers key dilemmas that will require the board's attention. Unlock key considerations to steer your company toward long-term success.
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Director Essentials
Board Packs: The Elephant in the Boardroom
Turn board materials into a driver of board and organizational performance.
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Director Essentials
Advisory Boards
Leverage these groups of experts when you want to bring specialized expertise and insights to your organization.
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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Directorship Online
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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Directorship Online
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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Directorship Online
Setting Pay for Directors at Growing Private Companies
Private firms can use this guidance to reassess director pay packages.
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Directorship Online
Taking Strategy ‘Back to the Future’
Unlock the benefits of bringing a futurist lens to strategic discussions by implementing this guidance, helping take your company into the future.
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Directorship Online
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
Shift Your Focus to Strategic AI Risks
AI strategic considerations to help stay ahead of competitors.