The Continuing Evolution of the Private Company Board
A complex business environment is driving private companies to adapt public company board structures and bring on the insight of independent directors.
Private Company Director - March 2024
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The Most Important Board Skills for a Disruptive Time
With new issues challenging directors daily, a continuous learner mindset has become even more essential.
CEO Development and the Board
Nine crucial ways private and family-owned company boards can help mentor and guide the chief executive.
How to Find and Interview Great Directors
Seven steps for navigating a crowded candidate pool and landing on the right fit for your board.
What Comes Next
Mary Andringa, retired chair of Vermeer Corporation, reflects on being intentional about planning for life after retirement and giving the next generation the space to lead.
The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight and Mitigation
To help your company best approach risk, it is essential that you understand ownership's goals.
Features
Building Your Best Board Résumé
Standing out in a crowded talent marketplace for directors means knowing what boards want and showcasing your unique value.
The Imperative of Exit Planning
Owners may not like talking about their exit, but by helping them do so, boards can ensure the long-term health of their businesses.
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Be Your Own Activist
Having fresh eyes provide an outside-in look can be helpful in getting an inside-out look.
What Great Boards Monitor
Directors are keeping their eyes on the economy, AI and their own approach to strategy.
DTW
Directors to Watch 2024
The latest members of our esteemed Directors to Watch.
AI and Talent Are Rising as Priorities on the Board Agenda
Boards that are undergoing assessments would be wise to follow up on changes once the process is concluded.
Departments
The Transformative Board
Four key principles for driving change.
Outside Perspectives Create Lasting Success
Despite initial doubts, Field Fastener created a fiduciary board. The company quickly reaped the benefits.Â
Top of the Agenda
The Financial and Regulatory Environments Present Obstacles for Private Company Boards
Here are the considerations leading the way on private company board agendas.
Voices of Experience
What is the most important way in which your private company board has changed in the last five years?
Meet the Director: Chris Mailander
The Medici AI director on why boards should be friendly to management without being friends.
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The Imperative of Exit Planning
Owners may not like talking about their exit, but by helping them do so, boards can ensure the long-term health of their businesses.
