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By Peter R. Gleason
Rising With the Occasion
Winter 2022 Issue
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Cover Story
Navigating the Currents of 2022
Business, economic, and social turbulence rarely calms just because we want it to-and more is to come. While the prognostication of future roughness is always subject to change, boards shouldn't be caught up a creek without a paddle. These pages will prepare directors for the trends-and their risks-of the months ahead.
Editor's Note
By Friso van der Oord
Be Prepared
Features
Taking Risk Oversight to Task
By Paul E. Kalb and Holly J. Gregory
Director’s Cut: How Boards Can Help Ensure the Responsible Use of AI
By Bob Doris, Diana Wagner, and Herbert Winokur
Board Engagement, Antitrust Among Compliance Trends
By Michael W. Peregrine
NACD Summit 2021
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Cryptocurrency
With the emergence of cryptocurrency as both an investment and an innovation, boards should weigh these opportunities and considerations from speakers at NACD Summit 2021.
Boards Work Toward Net-Zero Emissions
Boards can boost their companies' approach to climate strategy by considering these takeaways from NACD Summit 2021.
Purpose Contours the Future of the Boardroom
Speakers at NACD Summit 2021 discuss how boardrooms can ready themselves for the future.
Columns
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The Director's Chair
Avoid Climate Efforts' Unintended Consequences
By Gary J. DiElsi
How to achieve the largest, most cost-effective reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
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NACD Insight
Will the World Level Out this Year?
By DJ Peterson
Geopolitical considerations for the year ahead.
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Private Company Directorship
The Agile Strategy: Preparing for the Disruption of 2022
By Laurie Yoler
Gain insight into the key trends that will impact boards in 2023 and learn how directors plan to adapt.
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Director's Dilemma
Open Chair Role Spurs Tension Among Directors, Shareholders
By Julie Garland McLellan
A shareholder-appointed director debates becoming chair amid tensions over new capital and investment requirements.
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Verbatim
Inflation, Interest Rate Hikes: What’s Ahead for the US Economy
Economic challenges in 2022 from Joan Woodward.
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Readings
The Art and Science of Risk
By Barton Edgerton
Books that explore risk and risk management.
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Board Tech
Cyber-Risk Quantification in the Material World
By Vince Dasta
How to holistically assess cyber risks for materiality.
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In Practice
Elevating the Employee Experience in ESG Strategy
By Stephan Scholl
How to prioritize the social aspects of ESG.
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In Practice
Build a Better Future With Board Intelligence
By Paroon Chadha
Considerations and action steps to use digital processes in the boardroom.
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Viewpoint
A Plan for Dodd-Frank Incentive Pay Reform
By Sanjai Bhagat and Charles Elson
Market-based reform that can uphold the resilience and transparency of the financial system.
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