Understanding the 2025 Blue Ribbon Commission Report: Board–CEO Dynamics in Focus

In Person  |  January 21, 2026  |  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST | Houston, TX

Navigate the complexities of modern board leadership in this essential session featuring three distinguished commissioners—Wayne Peacock, Mary Winston, and Jane Sadowsky—who will decode the critical findings from the 2025 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Board–CEO Relationships.

In today's landscape of geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and rapid technological transformation, boards face unprecedented pressure to deliver results while maintaining effective oversight. This groundbreaking report examines how strategic, trust-based board–CEO partnerships drive organizational agility, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable value creation.

What You'll Master:

• Executive-level insights into the Commission's key findings—why board–CEO alignment has become a competitive imperative, which governance practices drive performance, and common pitfalls that undermine effectiveness

• Proven frameworks and assessment tools you can implement immediately to optimize your board–CEO partnership—strengthening fiduciary oversight, accelerating strategic decision-making, and building organizational resilience

• Direct access to the report's architects through live discussion and Q&A

This session delivers strategic intelligence, firsthand perspectives from industry leaders, and actionable governance solutions designed for immediate boardroom application. Essential for directors committed to excellence in an era of transformational change.

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