The obsolete notion of auditing information: boards today are
fighting a new kind of war--an information integrity war--with
ant
HISTORY IS REPLETE with examples of technologies that disrupt the
existing world order in many fields of endeavor. For example, over the
centuries, cavalry had been the source of strategic . . .
How to strengthen director incentives: want a board to make
decisions that increase shareholder wealth? Then let's increase the
GOVERNANCE experts are sharply divided about the impact of
compensation on director decision making and effort. Some experts argue
that directors serve on boards primarily to learn and that . . .
A board's template to evaluate the IRO: don't be
blindsided by issues raised in the investment community. Do a check-up
on the c
TAKE A LOOK at what could well result in the "perfect
storm" for director elections in 2008: the convergence of potential
SEC proxy rule changes with the elimination of the 10-day broker . . .
When you descend for the 'royal visit': a few
leadership tips for interacting with your global teams.(GLOBAL
LEADERSHIP)
BUSINESS LEADERS who oversee global enterprises often do not
reflect adequately on what real value-addition would look and feel like
from the perspective of their teams overseas.
For example, . . .
How it begins ... fraud, that is: don't tell anybody to do
something wrong. Just apply some sly pressure, along with a pat on th
THE CHAIRMAN wants you in his office tomorrow, at 10 a.m.,"
she said.
Yikes. I had been a CEO for all of two quarters and was partially
into my third decade of life. Our group's results were . . .
What is your board's embarrassment IQ? This quiz will place
you on a scale ranging from "I sleep well at night" to "I
must take
JACK AND SUZY WELCH raised a provocative point in their Business
Week column, "The Boardroom Bunker," earlier this year.
"Too often," they observed, "the question is: 'Has
anything happened lately . . .
Bespoke boards: find the nonprofit that fits; Joining a nonprofit
board that suits your interests is not simply a matter of matc
WHEN BRUCE J. KLATSKY joined the board of Human Rights Watch in
1985, the board consisted primarily of people with expertise in human
rights and advocacy. Klatsky, who was chairman and CEO of . . .
How to rake in excess returns: seven ways to take advantage of
counterintuitive industrial trends.(GUEST COLUMN)
ANYONE LOOKING to make money in today's challenging
environment might well benefit by identifying global trends across a
wide variety of industries. In particular, trends that are
counterintuitive . . .
D & O liability: is this the calm before the storm? Directors
have enjoyed a good run on good news. But important cautions must
AUGUST'S WHIPSAWING stock market should serve as an important
reminder that, when it comes to financial markets, there is peril in
letting your guard down.
Certainly the past five years have seen . . .
Surrogate reader.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
WHEN PEOPLE find out how long I've been editor of Directors
& Boards--I'm now starting my 27th year with this issue that
you hold in your hands--a common reaction is, "Where do you get
your ideas . . .
You're more than the 'hall monitor': how directors
contribute to strategy development determines the real value they add to
a co
IT IS HARD TO HAVE a conversation about governance without getting
the impression that the board is the "hall monitor" in the
affairs of an organization. The business press, the analysts, and . . .
First year wisdom for next year's disclosure: a checklist to
help boards master their 2008 executive compensation disclosures un
NOW THAT THE first proxy season under the SEC's new executive
compensation disclosure rules has ended, it is time for companies to
assess their experience with the new requirements and analyze how . . .
What is this thing called CEO leadership? Whether it's a
public company or a private equity-run business, both need leaders who
GIVEN THE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH of the private equity industry in the
past several years, it is clearly understandable why the industry is
receiving an enormous amount of press coverage.
Having . . .
In search of smarter capital: on the importance of finding the
best lender, not just the best rate.(COMPETITIVE EDGE)
WHEN FINANCIAL markets are flush, lenders often compete based on
price or by offering covenant-light or even restriction-free loans.
Capital becomes a commodity, and lenders increasingly accept . . .
'Access denied!' redux: the SEC is poised to act.
Maybe.(QUIDDITIES)
SHOULD SHAREHOLDERS be given the right to have information about
their own slate of director-candidates included in the company's
proxy statement?
Readers experiencing deja vu can be assured that . . .
Directors' new attitude toward D & O insurance: are
you--and your assets--adequately protected? More directors than ever are
int
AFTER YEARS OF HEADLINES highlighting claims against directors and
officers, many directors have determined that they need to be more
involved in ensuring their D & O insurance is up to par. Gone . . .
Boards and the irony of diversity: diversification of products?
Sure. Diversification of assets? Absolutely. Diversification of
MENTION THE WORD "diversity" and people tend to become
uncomfortable. That is ironic. As individuals we are raised to believe
that there is no one else like us. Science even supports . . .
Leveraging directors as deal sources: how Challenger Capital
Group empowers its board to tee up M & A and private equity
opportu
WHILE THE ROLE of board members falls under increased
responsibility in an era of greater transparency and accountability,
it's the role of "active advisor" that financial
institutions should seek . . .
Opening the door to shareholder proposals: are you ready to
respond to the 'voice' of your shareowners.(LEGAL
BRIEF)
THIS YEAR, shareholders, especially of large companies, have
enjoyed unprecedented influence in corporate governance. Traditionally,
and almost reflexively, shareholder proxy proposals have been . . .
Is 60 the time to move on?(LETTER FROM THE
CHAIRMAN)(Editorial)
In September I attended a Genesis concert with a friend who is the
CEO of a Fortune 100 firm. (For those who don't remember Genesis,
it's a rock band formed in the mid-'60s featuring Phil
Collins.) . . .
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