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While most NACD material is applicable to public and private companies, this resource center specifically contains tools for private company boards. To access specific committee resources, please view NACD’s Audit , Compensation , and Nominating and Governance Committee Resource Centers.
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Handbook on Governance in Investor-Owned Private Companies
2016-2017 NACD Private Company Data Summary: Family Business Boards
Benchmarks for Investor-Owned Company Boards
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A Guide for Directors of Privately Held Companies
Handbook on Fundamental Principles for Family Business Boards
Handbook on Strengthening the Family Business Board
Defining the Role of the Board
Director Independence on Family Business Boards
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On the 2018 Private Company Board Agenda
The Challenges of Governing Small-Cap Companies
Getting a Start-up CFO Up to Speed
Maximizing the Board’s Value
Getting Ahead of Sexual Harassment Risk
Considerations for High-Growth Companies in 2018
Should Small-Cap Boards Adopt Stock Ownership Guidelines?
Shifting the Composition of Private-Equity and Investment Company Boards
Why Good Governance Attracts Investors
Tackling Executive Compensation for Private-Equity Companies
Five Qualities Private Firms Look for in CEOs
How Risk Oversight Boosts Fast-Growing Companies
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