Technology Oversight
Emerging technologies are presenting new governance challenges. See how boards and directors of private companies keep up with this rapidly evolving area.
2024 NACD Private Company
Board Practices and Oversight Survey
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2024 NACD Private Company Survey
Private company boards today face numerous challenges including balancing governance issues while providing management oversight in a dynamic business environment. Our 2024 Private Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey report presents benchmarking data and insights to help directors improve their governance practices. The 2024 survey has deep dives into four key areas:
- Technology Oversight
- Board Reporting
- Board Leadership Succession Planning
- CEO Succession Planning
Explore the Findings
Board Reporting
Effective oversight is contingent on directors getting the right kind and amount of information from management. How can directors help improve their board packs?
Board Leadership Succession Planning
The right board leaders are vital to maximize board effectiveness. How do boards select committee chairs and board leadership?
CEO Succession Planning
Who will lead the company through these uncharted times? This section covers how privately held companies go about the all-important task of choosing the CEO.
About the Survey
The 2024 NACD Private Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey report presents results from our annual questionnaire. This report details responses from 214 individuals that serve on or support private company boards.
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