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The Benefits and Challenges of Board Mentor-Mentee Relationships
Listen to this episode of the BoardVisionTM podcast, which features a discussion on the role and value of mentorship in the boardroom.
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NACD Survey Uncovers 2025 Board Trends and Areas for Improvement
Key insights from the 2025 Trends and Priorities Survey, including the impact of frequent crisis-like disruptions and board priorities for the coming year.
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The Evolving Role of Audit Committees in 2025 and Beyond
The top priorities for audit committees in 2025, as well as the skills committees are prioritizing and the increased importance of internal audit talent.
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Managing New Risks and Seizing Opportunities Post-Chevron
Prepare your organization for regulatory uncertainty following the overturning of the Chevron doctrine by using this guidance.
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Anticipating the Effects of Tariffs on Executive Compensation
Understand the challenges tariffs present to incentive plan goal setting and performance assessment and navigate resulting compensation complexities following this guidance.
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Building a Board of Unique Strengths
Hear from Tarang P. Amin, e.l.f. Beauty chair and CEO, on his path to the boardroom and the value of board diversity.
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Why Good Boards Make Bad Decisions
Factors that undermine healthy board culture and how boards can break through these barriers to make better decisions.
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Taking Strategy ‘Back to the Future’
Unlock the benefits of bringing a futurist lens to strategic discussions by implementing this guidance, helping take your company into the future.
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Scaling Generative AI Solutions and Fostering an AI-First Approach
Best practices for scaling generative artificial intelligence across an enterprise, as well as what it means to take an AI-first approach.
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The Value of External Support When Implementing AI
Learn the benefits of having external support when investing in AI, including aligning solutions with company objectives and optimizing return on investment.
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Strategies to Manage Conflict and Disagreement in the Boardroom
Discover the active role board chairs should take in managing difficult conversations in the boardroom.
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AI Crisis Preparedness: Key Roles for Boards and Internal Audit
Learn how the board and internal audit can collaborate to plan for potential crises related to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
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A Blueprint for Boards to Secure Cloud Transformation
Bolster security and unlock value and innovation while minimizing risk by developing a cloud transformation blueprint.
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The Goldilocks Approach to SEC Cybersecurity Disclosures
Discover what steps are needed from boards to ensure proactive reactive responses to an incident following new regulatory requirements.
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What Do Investors Want From Directors? Board Votes on Strategy, Succession Add Most Value, Research Indicates
Learn the current governance practices that matter most to investors.
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Listen to the Latest BoardVision Podcast on DE&I in the Boardroom and Beyond
Hear about the rising tensions surrounding DE&I, the DE&I business imperative, and more.
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Can Improved Communication About Executive Compensation Pay Off?
How to revitalize executive perceptions of pay plans through one key action: communication.
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Cybersecurity Perception Is Reality Until Facts Intervene
Evaluate board preparedness by understanding the indications of adequate governance and asking these questions.
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Nine Reasons Why the 2024 NACD Directors Summit Is the Must-Attend Event of the Year
Experience tailored learning opportunities, unmatched networking, and more at this year's event.
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What Directors Can Learn From Cyber Incident Disclosures
Such as how to protect your business from a ransomware attack and the necessity of advanced security frameworks.
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How to Overcome Security Operations Challenges With Managed Detection and Response
Benefits include proactive defense, increased risk awareness, and shortened response times.
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Incentive Design Strategy: Singles or a Home Run?
Drive performance outcomes and business growth through short- and long-term strategies.
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Post-Election Policy Scenarios Through A Tax Lens
Key post-election tax conversation points for management, the board, and the audit committee.
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The Strategic Value of College Presidents in the Boardroom
Including greater insight into global trends and community and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Learning From CrowdStrike—the Board’s Role in a Major IT Outage
How to prepare for IT system failures by building long-term resiliency.
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How to Use External Compensation Advice at Different Stages of Private Company Growth
Optimize executive compensation programs to attract, retain, and engage executive talent.
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Accelerating Outcomes With Human Capital Expertise on the Board
Four ways in which having a CHRO as a board member can elevate value creation.
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High Court Decisions May Prompt New Challenges to Longtime Governance Rules
Implications of the Chevron deference and other decisions on the boardroom.
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Strengthening Human Capital Oversight For the People: Employees and All Stakeholders
Guidance for establishing sustainable human capital oversight.
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The Nominating and Governance Committee Chair Has the Most Precarious Seat on the Board
Three areas of investor interest requiring new focus.
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Despite Growing Responsibilities, Director Compensation Inches Forward
Key insights from the NACD 2023-2024 Director Compensation Report.
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Cybersecurity Maturity Requires Evolving Endpoint Protection
Five features to implement that bolster endpoint security.
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Considerations for Navigating Sustainability in a Polarized Environment
Five practices for navigating conversations regarding ESG in the current environment.
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Twenty-First-Century Board Oversight of Talent and Succession
Guidance on adapting oversight to new workplace norms and managing talent in the modern era.
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Latest Delaware Decisions Reveal the Limits of the Business Judgment Rule
Lessons for directors from recent Delaware court cases.
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Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management: New Report Highlights Top Priorities for Audit Committee Members
Emerging audit committee priorities from the 2024 Audit Committee Practices Report.
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Capitalizing on Market Opportunities With M&A
Four actions to prepare for the opportunities afforded by a deal-friendly climate.
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Making the Most of the Annual Meeting
Embrace investor engagement during proxy season to gain valuable insight.
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Leading Into Tomorrow: The New Qualities of a CEO
Four key areas to consider when reshaping the CEO's role for the future.
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How to Build the Board’s AI Competency
Practical steps to improve AI understanding and oversight.
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Five Things Directors Should Know When Working With the Internal Audit Function
Insight into the 2024 Global Internal Audit StandardsTM.
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Good Governance and the Benefits of a Global Network
Benefits of international collaboration to promote and maintain good governance across borders.
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A Standard Board Assessment Process Is No Longer Enough
Guidance for customizing the board evaluation process to fit your organization.
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Privileged Access Management: A Vital Strategy in Combatting Escalating Identity-Centric Threats
Cybersecurity benefits of implementing a privileged access management program.
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Boards Trend Toward ‘Nonstandard’ Committees and Skills
Top trends from the NACD 2024 Inside the Public Company Boardroom report.
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2024 January through March
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The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Global Report Reveals Distrust About Innovation
Key insights from the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Global Report: Innovation in Peril.
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Resilient Rewards: Navigating Market Swings in Executive Compensation
Three action items for compensation committees in regard to executive compensation in a volatile market.
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The Governance Relevance of the ACC Chief Legal Officers Survey
Key insights from the Association of Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Chief Legal Officers Survey.
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Cyber Intrusions: Understanding Cyber Risk
Guidance on cybersecurity disclosures and reporting cyberattacks with new SEC rulings.
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To Maximize ROI, Equity May Need to Go Deeper
Equity compensation considerations for senior leadership and employees.
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What Audit Committees Should Know About Artificial Intelligence
AI oversight guidance for boards and audit committees.
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Cutting-Edge Technology: Continuous and Holistic Governance of Cloud and AI
Seven steps for continuous and holistic governance of exponential technology.
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Three Steps to Get to Better Cybersecurity
Three ways boards can strengthen their cybersecurity oversight.
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Board Diversity: Progress and Potential in 2024
Four steps to find diverse board candidates and build on DE&I initiatives.
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Global Risks Are Intensifying: Here Is What Boards Should Know
Ten risks boards must be aware of for the next ten years.
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The OpenAI Governance Crisis: Early Tech Company Lessons
Governance lessons from OpenAI's meltdown that all companies should consider.
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It’s Time to Restore Balance in the Board-CEO Relationship
Boards can use this guidance to form a better working relationship with CEOs and C-suite members.
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Future Proofing Your Business Through Robust Transition Planning: The Transition to a Climate-Resilient Economy
Six actions boards can take to aid their companies during climate transition planning.
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Looking Ahead: Key Insights for Boards in 2024
Seven key trends boards must be aware of heading into 2024.
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De-Risking Voluntary Corporate Action on Climate: Board Guidance on Best Practices
Five best practices to guide the procurement of carbon credits and other environmental project units.
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2023 October through December
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The Future of ESG?
With backlash buffeting ESG strategies, initiatives, and disclosures, and regulatory requirements looming, boards are attempting to navigate the best path forward. But will the term “ESG” survive?
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When It Comes to Board Diversity, Regulation Helps But Is No ‘Silver Bullet’
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion on boards is no one-size-fits-all approach.
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Five Reasons Why CEO Succession Fails, and How to Get It Right
Learn the common pitfalls in CEO succession and how to to avoid them.
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Looking Ahead: Key Insights for Boards in 2024
Seven key trends boards must be aware of heading into 2024.
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