The 2024 Private Company Board Compensation Survey
The latest data reveals an increase in director pay.
Private Company Director - October 2024
Features
An AI-Powered “Day in the Life” of a Private Company Director
Leverage artificial intelligence to stay informed, manage meetings and communicate effectively.
Risky Business: The Obsession with Risk Management
While risk mitigation is a vital role for directors, a board must also recognize the dangers of becoming overly risk averse.
A Director’s Higher Calling
Boards must enhance the workforce for the benefit of all citizens.
Board Dynamics: Why the ABCs Persist
Directors – and the success of their boards – are defined by their attitudes, behaviors and candor.
High-Performing Directors Create High-Performing Boards
The best directors possess the “3 Ps” – perspective, perseverance and passion
2024 Private Company Boards of the Year Governance Highlights
Check out the qualifications of our 2024 PBOY honorees.
Board Dysfunction Signs and Solutions
Nine challenges private and family boards often face and how those obstacles can be overcome.
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Politics in the Boardroom
Chairs must ensure political discussions happen in respectful and productive ways.
What’s In Your Matrix?
What are the skills that are most important for your board?
Departments
A Complementary Approach to Board Refreshment
Revitalize your board without changing directors.
Cultivating the Growth of a Beer Powerhouse
How board leadership created grower value and global prominence for Yakima Chief Hops.
PCGS
Get Back to Basics on Understanding Company Risk
Boards are typically more effective when they adopt board composition and committee structure leading practices.
The Hallmarks of a Well-Functioning Board
When a board leans toward dysfunction, early detection and tough conversations are necessary.
The Board’s Role in Surviving the Ultimate Crisis
For Freeman, coming back from COVID-19 meant committed leadership and a strong, supportive board.
Two Different Routes to CEO Development
Improving the CEO can often require tact, but the success of the company should be the ultimate goal.
The Unique (and Beneficial) Board Structure of Lil’ Drug Store Products
President and CEO Chris DeWolf on the importance of mentorship and diversity on his family company board.
Finding the Right Director
Whether you use a search firm or your own committee, emphasize the skills that are most needed on your board.
Giving the New CEO the Space to Bloom
Midmark CEO Jon Wells on working with the chair and ensuring a successful agenda.
Cyber Ranks High Among Private Company Risks
For a board, the key is knowing which risks to handle now and which ones can wait for later.
The Don’ts and Do’s of Private and Family Company Governance
Sometimes, running the company means taking on less responsibility or sending it outside of the family.
Top of the Agenda
Voices of Experience, October 2024
The emerging issues challenging directors, and how they are being tackled in the boardroom.
AI and Technology Are Top Private Company C-Suite Priorities
Heavily desired skills for board members include marketing and strategic planning.
Meet the Director: Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson
The Rehrig Pacific Company director on the joy of mentoring and coaching the executive team.
