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NACD Directorship Certification is the premier US-based certification program designed to qualify corporate directors for effective boardroom performance.
Director Professionalism
The definitive boardroom fundamentals course. Immerse yourself in the boardroom practices most in demand for today’s governance. This eLearning format is available when and where you want.

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The Chapter Network is one of the most valuable benefits of NACD membership. It’s a coast-to-coast governance community for actively engaged directors looking to cultivate meaningful peer relationships.
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Keeping Count
Directors Identify the Benefits of and Barriers to Board Diversity
By Mandy Wright
07/01/2023
It may come as no surprise that 78 percent of directors agree or strongly agree that board diversity is imperative for the success of every board today. What may be surprising is that fewer directors (68%) see value in increasing diversity on their boards, and 7 percent disagree or strongly disagree with the sentiment that board diversity is imperative for every board’s success...
Mandy Wright is senior editor of Directorship magazine.
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