Building a High-Trust Board-CEO Relationship

The relationship between the Board Chair (or Lead Independent Director), the Board, and the CEO has never been more important—particularly in today’s complex governance environment. Leveraging insights from NACD’s recent Blue-Ribbon Commission (BRC) report, Building a High-Trust Board-CEO Relationship, this program will explore what’s needed to build trust and drive strategic impact within this critical relationship.

BRC Commissioner Colleen Birdnow Brown will ground the discussion in key findings from the NACD BRC report. C.H. Robinson President & CEO Dave Bozman and Board Chair Jodee Kozlak will offer perspectives on the CEO–Board relationship from a Fortune 500 company. Steve Jennings, Lead Independent Director of Analog Devices will facilitate and add to the conversation.

This dynamic panel will delve into the mechanics of a strong Board Chair/Lead Independent Director/Board–CEO relationship, sharing unique insights on:

• What’s needed to establish a foundation of trust—and how to operationalize that trust
• How to leverage the Board and CEO relationship for optimal strategic impact
• The importance of trust, clarity, and disciplined engagement for effective governance

Click here to explore the report. (Note: members-only content)

Virtual Program

(complimentary for members, $45 non-members)

Attendees are eligible to receive 1 NACD credit and 1.25 CLE credits.

Register for the Virtual Program

Small Group Gatherings

($25 for members, $30 non-members)

Attendees are eligible to receive 2 NACD credits and 1.5 CLE credits.

To create and foster director connections in our chapter footprint, the NACD Minnesota Chapter encourages gatherings that promote peer-to-peer dialogue. Three small group gatherings offer a valuable opportunity to learn from both the program and the experience and expertise of fellow directors. 

Attendees of these in-person gatherings will livestream the panel and then participate small group discussion sharing perspectives and exploring how the insights apply in their own boardrooms. Lunch and a copy of the blue-ribbon report will be provided. 

Bismarck, ND (National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College)

Register for the Bismarck, ND Gathering

Fargo, ND (Starion Bank - Fargo Urban Plains)

Register for the Fargo, ND Gathering

Mankato, MN (Maverick Innovation Gateway  - Minnesota State University, Mankato College of Business)

Register for the Mankato, MN Gathering