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Unlock the Value of the Board-CEO Relationship
NACD’s long-standing Blue Ribbon Commission series, renowned for delivering peer-driven guidance on critical governance topics, presents its 2025 report. This essential resource offers a playbook of actionable recommendations and practical tools that can help boards and CEOs to intentionally build and sustain trust, enable agile decision-making, and lay the groundwork for organizational resilience.
Key Resources
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Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.
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Boardroom Tool
Independent Board Leader Archetype
Discover the essential qualities for effective independent board leadership—the linchpin of a healthy board–CEO dynamic.
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Boardroom Tool
Delegated Authority: Key Roles of the Board and Management
Clarify board and management roles for mutual trust and accountability.
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Boardroom Tool
Boardroom Diplomacy: Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations
Directors can approach sensitive discussions with respect while acknowledging opposing viewpoints and focusing on the best interests of the organization.
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Boardroom Tool
Board Leadership Peer-Evaluation
Solicit feedback on the performance of individual directors who serve in leadership roles on the board.
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Sample Documents
Documenting Governance
Get started with creating or updating essential board documents.
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BOARDROOM TOLL
Applying Board and CEO Evaluations to Improve the Relationship
Support the board-CEO relationship with behavior-focused annual evaluations.
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BOARDROOM TOLL
Board’s Role in CEO Well-Being
Proactively support CEO well-being by establishing a culture of openness and trust.
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Editorʼs Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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Directorship Magazine
How Boards Can Align AI Leadership Expectations
Explore how boards can ensure their organization has adequate AI leadership.
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Online Exclusive
Managing Chaos: How to Future-Proof Your Board
Learn how boards can reassess for whether they are built for what's coming next
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
Inside the Boardroom Response to Ongoing Disruption
Directors share strategies for long-term focus despite short-term volatility.
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