A Mid-Year Check on Board Oversight
As boards look ahead to the second half of the year, the strongest directors are taking stock of what's changed and where oversight needs to evolve. NACD membership provides the timely analysis, governance frameworks, and expert insights directors need to stay prepared.
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Board oversight requires continuous evaluation as expectations, regulations, and risks evolve. NACD membership provides directors with the analysis, frameworks, and expert perspectives needed to assess readiness and stay ahead of what's next.
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Director Essentials: Board and Management Roles
The most effective boards understand where governance ends and management begins. This Director Essentials explores the board's roles as decision-maker, oversight body, and strategic advisor, while providing guidance on maintaining clear accountability as business conditions evolve. Join NACD to access this resource.
NACD Directorship Certification®
Today's directors are expected to navigate a rapidly changing governance landscape with confidence. NACD Directorship Certification equips board members with the knowledge, frameworks, and credibility needed to oversee evolving risks, regulations, and stakeholder expectations. Join NACD to begin your certification journey.
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NACD Directors Summit® 2026
NACD Directors Summit is where the governance community comes together each October to work through what boards are actually facing. This year's agenda covers regulatory change, oversight priorities, and the boardroom challenges defining the second half of the year. Join NACD to access member registration rates and get in the room.
What CEOs Expect from Their Boards
The board-CEO relationship is one of the clearest indicators of how well a company is governed. In this episode, a former Fortune 500 CEO and an experienced director break down what that relationship looks like when it is working and what tends to get in the way. Join NACD to access more conversations shaping how effective boards lead.
Directorship® Magazine Summer 2026 Issue
Each issue of Directorship magazine brings together the governance analysis, director perspectives, and boardroom insights that keep NACD members ahead of what's next. The Summer 2026 issue is focused on the oversight priorities shaping the second half of the year. Join NACD to access this issue and the full archive.
Leading Minds September
When the second half of the year brings new oversight demands, preparation is everything. Leading Minds of Governance & Tech is a focused, one-day program built around the boardroom challenges directors are facing right now.
Board Discussion Guide on Quantum Computing
Boards are increasingly expected to look beyond today's risks and prepare for what's coming next. This discussion guide explores how quantum computing could reshape cybersecurity, competitive advantage, and risk oversight, helping directors engage more confidently on emerging technology issues. Join NACD to access this resource.
Gen AI Tools
Generative AI is rapidly changing how organizations operate, make decisions, and create value. This hands-on program helps directors build practical AI fluency and understand how these tools can support governance, strategy, and oversight. Join NACD to access exclusive member programs like this one.
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