Chapter Program
Beyond the Public Playbook: Governance in the Private Capital Era
Learn what effective governance looks like in private companies and what directors need to know to add real value in a private equity or private credit context.
Governance Resources
Private Company Governance
Effective Governance Is Vital for Driving Steady Growth and Long-term Value in Private Companies
Core Oversight Topics
Governance Research
Governance Surveys
Directorship Magazine
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.
Featured
Introducing the 2026 Private Company Steering Committee
Meet the distinguished directors comprising the NACD Private Company Steering Committee, whose peer-driven expertise shapes the governance content, events, and resources designed to elevate board leadership across the private sector.
Private Company Events
Engagement opportunities for private company directors
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Industry Roundtables
Family-Owned Business Roundtable
Join an exclusive, family-owned business roundtable discussion designed for experienced board leaders who want to stay ahead of change.
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Industry Roundtables
Private Company Industry Roundtable
Join an exclusive private company roundtable discussion designed for experienced board leaders who want to stay ahead of change.
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Chapter Program
Inside L.L.Bean: Where Values, Culture and Governance Meet
Step inside L.L.Bean’s new headquarters for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour exploring how the company’s enduring values and culture are intentionally embedded in the design of its workspace.
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Chapter Program
Board Lens: Schnucks' 4th Gen Expansion
Join us for a fireside chat on leading a 4th-gen family enterprise—from governance to growth, & through acquisition while preserving culture.
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Chapter Program
Go-Private Deals: What Every Director Should Know
Join NACD New England for an insightful discussion with two seasoned board directors and a leading legal expert who have navigated go-private deals firsthand.
Key Resources
Curated insights and guidance on this topic
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BoardVision Podcast
The Growing Pains of Family Business
Learn about the distinct board challenges presented by the relationships and dynamics within family owned companies.
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Director Essentials
Strengthening the Family Business Board
Discover how family business boards evolve to balance legacy and governance.
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Director Essentials
Running the Family Business Board
Discover practical steps family business boards can take to improve culture, structure, and oversight.
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Director Essentials
Family Business Boards and Family Dynamics
Examine ways family business boards integrate governance, family expectations, and future planning.
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Webinar
Effective Board Succession Strategies for Private Companies
Learn from private company leaders in this pre-recorded webinar about how you can prepare the next generation of board leaders.
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Webinar
Aligning ESOPs for Long-Term Growth
Discover how to align the ESOP with long-term company goals in this pre-recorded webinar.
Tools for Success
Practical resources designed to help boards turn insight into action.
Editor's Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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Directorship Magazine
Steering a Family Business Through Ownership Transitions
Family businesses face a range of ownership options as they plan for the future. With strong governance, families can navigate decisions that align with their legacy and business goals.
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Directorship Magazine
Start-up Board Governance
To drive value, start-up boards need to work with founders to move from passive ritual to active governance.
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Directorship Magazine
Why Family Business Succession Planning is Urgent
While public companies often have robust emergency plans, family-owned businesses face a unique labyrinth of legacy, kinship, and informal governance.
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Online Exclusive
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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Online Exclusive
Setting Pay for Directors at Growing Private Companies
Private firms can use this guidance to reassess director pay packages.
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Online Exclusive
How Family Businesses Actually Make Governance Work
Examples from three multigenerational families show why it takes more than goodwill to help businesses survive pivotal moments.
Explore All Private Company Governance Content
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