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The Rise of AI: Preparing Directors for the Shift

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the scope of corporate governance and presenting new oversight challenges. NACD resources help equip boards with strategies and best practices for identifying, assessing, and overseeing value creation and risk management, including resources for addressing compromised data and biased output.

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Effective AI Oversight for Directors Certificate Program

Delivered by NACD in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, this course offers directors the knowledge and frameworks to guide responsible, ethical, and strategic use of AI and it positions directors to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing digital era.

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Governance Outlook

Five Technologies Directors Should Prepare to Engage with in 2026

Explore how boards can navigate AI, quantum computing, robotics, and cybersecurity risks while strengthening oversight and strategic decision-making in 2026.
Director Essentials

Implementing AI Governance

Learn how boards can oversee AI strategy, risk, and technology competency in ways that improve their oversight responsibilities and operations while supporting deployment of AI technologies within their organizations.
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2025 Public Company Board Practices and Oversight Survey: AI (Artificial Intelligence) Oversight

Boards now stand at the inflection point of transitioning from AI education and awareness to more strategic and integrated AI governance within the board’s operations.
Director's Handbook

AI in Cybersecurity

Examine how AI impacts cybersecurity oversight in this NACD-ISA board supplement. Reference this resource to prepare your board to address emerging AI governance challenges.
Director Essentials

Data Governance and Oversight

Explore how data governance and board oversight leads to ethical, effective, and sustainable value creation from data assets.
Blue Ribbon Commission

Technology Leadership in the Boardroom

A call to action for boards to approach technology as a strategic imperative.

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A selection of editorial content from Directorship^® magazine, including online exclusives.

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Why Digital Fluency Is Now a Leadership Imperative

As technology permeates every aspect of corporte operations, private company directors should understand how it can enable -or hinder- their work.
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How Boards Can Align AI Leadership Expectations

By Rens van den Broek and Samantha Hellauer

The boards that thrive in the AI era will be those that accelerate leadership, not just oversee risk.
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Will AI Replace the Board—or Sharpen Its Strategic Edge?

By Raffaela Rein

Cut through the AI noise by exploring ways the technology may alter board governance.
Directorship Magazine

A Guide to Energizing Technology Governance

Bolster your oversight, insight, and foresight of emerging technologies to ensure the board’s—and the company’s—relevancy now and in the future.
Online Exclusive

Five Questions Boards Should Ask about the AI Road Map

Ask these five essential questions about your company's AI road map to sharpen oversight, mitigate risks, and align AI with business strategy for sustainable growth.
Online Exclusive

Seeking ROI on GenAI

How boards can drive returns from generative artificial intelligence, optimize operations, and navigate the next phase of technology adoption.