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Board and management succession planning: key issues for boards to consider when addressing succession planning. Vazquez, Steven W.; Dilsaver, Evelyn Sep 22, 2009 1501
Opening keynote 2010: a governance odyssey; Hart and Wallenstein's annual update on the legal environment for directors. Hart, Robert M.; Wallenstein, Stephen Sep 22, 2009 1559
Protecting Companies In Challenging Markets. Sep 15, 2009 3638
Board Of Directors Of A Joint Stock Company In The Light Of Draft Turkish Commercial Code. Celebi, Nilay Aug 24, 2009 1648
The Board of directors' role in crisis management: boards of directors have to be vigilant to prevent crises and ensure that management is well prepared for various crises. They may have to take the lead when an emergency situation arises to keep people's informed, steady people's nerves, and help management sort through the ambiguity. Charan, Ram Jun 1, 2009 2025
Improving risk management: process and culture. Schild, Peter May 1, 2009 740
Directors' roles in assessing strategy. Heffes, Ellen M. Mar 1, 2009 394
Corporate boards: the new corporate leaders. Mueller, Jens; Warrick, D.D.; Rennie, Morina; Dana, Leo-Paul Jan 1, 2009 5222
Powerful tactics to power up your board: yes, you can create a more open, fluid and engaged board. Why settle for less? Thiry, Kent Jan 1, 2009 2670
The risk intelligent board: viewing the world through risk-colored glasses. Wagner, Stephen; Errity, Maureen Jan 1, 2009 622
The buck stops ... where? Jan 1, 2009 480
The risk intelligent board. Jan 1, 2009 471
Can we talk? Brief article Jan 1, 2009 269
Actions for the risk intelligent board. Jan 1, 2009 526
Assesses the effectiveness of board and audit committees. Shultz, Susan; Edwards, Mark Jan 1, 2009 631
You're Fired! - Dealing With The Removal Of Directors From The Board. Jaque, Alistair Law overview Dec 17, 2008 1462
Defensive Tactics And Deal Protection Techniques: Top Ten Tips From A Canadian Perspective. Oct 23, 2008 726
Talk to Me: Designing An Effective Board Evaluation Process. Thomas, Lizanne Oct 22, 2008 2258
Who could possibly replace you? Greenberg, Herb; Sweeney, Patrick Oct 1, 2008 2096
Directors' Conflicts: Getting Ready. Jul 23, 2008 1294
Directors' Duties & Liabilities Under The Companies Act 2006. Jul 20, 2008 3768
Why create an advisory board? Rapattoni, Steve Apr 1, 2008 777
Tenure of the times. Kristie, James Editorial Mar 22, 2008 534
Director term limits come up for review. Cover story Mar 22, 2008 6674
The protocol of a turnaround manager: this peek into a turnaround pro's playbook reveals the initiatives directors themselves can take to preempt the call for help. Midanek, Deborah Hicks Mar 22, 2008 2638
FAF proposed changes spur former FASB member comments. Heffes, Ellen M. Mar 1, 2008 956
The Board's Role In Deciding Whether To Go Public. Creely, Curt P.; Klausner, Daniel; Peralta, David; Ruston, Rod; Saunders, Beth; Wortendyke, Jason May 23, 2007 1548
Private Equity And Other M&A Transactions: Whose Side Are You On? May 23, 2007 720
Hit with the lucky stick. Kristie, James Mar 22, 2007 489
Heed the president on executive salaries. Editorial Feb 16, 2007 367
Working with boards effectively is an important management role: be quick, be concise, be considerate--and be sure to manage expectations. Schachter, Debbie Feb 1, 2007 1536
Lessons from the Hewlett-Packard debacle. Guttman, Howard M. Jan 1, 2007 2140
How nonprofits can recruit and develop top-caliber board members. Connelly, Marge Jan 1, 2007 2438
On my mind ... Frieders, Richard M. Jan 1, 2007 673
'Tis the season. Rock, Robert H. Jan 1, 2007 508
What's underneath? Getting to the critical core of collegiality. Kaback, Hoffer Column Jan 1, 2007 804
Strategy setters vs. strategy vetters: boards are not satisfied with the role they are currently playing in strategy development. Here is what they want and need to get more engaged in the process. Mankins, Michael C. Jan 1, 2007 2499
When a minority investor makes sense: the role of the board in negotiating a minority investment. Schaye, Paul L. Jan 1, 2007 819
Directors demand better engagement: how TXU Corp. is making sure that its board sees the right things at the right times and in the right way. Rucker, Kim K.W.; Richardson, Jared S. Jan 1, 2007 1493
A fine balance: what makes an effective lead director; With the practice of naming lead directors at an all-time high, there should be a clear understanding of the characteristics that the role requires. Jayne, Randy; Rollo, Robert S. Jan 1, 2007 3011
Petrocelli: government quick to pursue criminal charges. York, Emily Bryson Oct 9, 2006 541
The board as a team: it takes the right framework; Directors arrive alone and leave alone, yet somehow need to make a great deal happen when they are together. To elevate performance, teamwork is essential. Rosen, Rich; Dysart, Theodore L. Sep 22, 2006 2843
The board: independent and interdependent; The first quality enables us to preserve and protect; the second, to pursue higher standards of economic achievement. Lewis, Kenneth D. Cover story Jun 22, 2006 2350
Status quo at the abyss? Owsley, Henry F.; Kaufman, Peter S. Jun 22, 2006 688
Feeding a board's 'appetite for strategy': how to get a board more engaged in strategy development? Three critical success factors come up consistently. Nightingale, Jack; Numerof, Rita E.; Abrams, Michael N. Jun 22, 2006 3134
Succession: reaching in, reaching down, reaching out; Boards are taking a new approach to succession management to provide the right talent at the right time and place. Lindsay, M. Evan; Perro, Vincent C. Jun 22, 2006 1858
Toward a multidimensional theory of person-environment fit. Jansen, Karen J.; Kristof-Brown, Amy Jun 22, 2006 7933
The secrets to high-performance boards. Lovell, Tom Jun 1, 2006 340
That is the question. Rock, Robert H. Mar 22, 2006 431
Cast of characters: have special expertise? The spotlight may not be for you. Kaback, Hoffer Mar 22, 2006 800
Coverage traps: will your D & O insurer pay when you have a claim? Weiss, Stephen J.; Bentz, Thomas H., Jr. Mar 22, 2006 828
Peer evaluation: take the plunge; Yes, it's sensitive, but the practice can provide great value to individual directors and the board as a whole. Muschewske, Robert C. Mar 22, 2006 787
Board dealings with a disabled CEO: individual CEOs and situations vary, but knowing what might happen and being prepared are the first lines of defense. Robins, Robert Mar 22, 2006 1954
Turning to the board for a fill-in CEO: absent a succession plan, it's certainly tempting to put a sitting director into the CEO slot on an acting basis. Don't do it without considering your options. Quinn, Maureen F. Mar 22, 2006 1536
Running effective executive sessions: when should they be held? How long should they be? Who should lead them? These are among the questions boards must consider to make their executive sessions successful. Koppes, Richard H.; Rodman, Heith D. Mar 22, 2006 1264
Should you keep minutes of executive sessions? Littenberg, Michael R.; Franklin, Barbara Hackman Mar 22, 2006 1166
Open season for board minutes. Ninck, Elizabeth Mar 22, 2006 545
Boards must measure marketing effectiveness: it is surprising how many boards don't regularly see even the most basic marketing data. Do you know what the top three or four success metrics are for your company's marketing initiatives? Quelch, John; McGovern, Gail Mar 22, 2006 2532
Building Better Boards. Brief article Mar 1, 2006 272
Board to instigate self review. Brief Article Feb 1, 2006 156
Health care boards can face criminal and civil liabilities. Spevak, Christopher Nov 1, 2005 2215
Riders need to tackle issue of community values. Martin, Paul Nov 1, 2005 788
Governance: recruiter's study finds change, and progress. Heffes, Ellen M. Nov 1, 2005 454
Interested in being a director? Do your homework; An attorney offers a list of considerations that executives should consider before joining any corporate board. A central question: would the board fire the CEO? Wolff, Paul Martin Oct 1, 2005 1324
Rethinking the board: what's called for are breakthroughs in conceptualizing how boards work--rather than simply demanding more of our current boards. Wind, Yoram Cover Story Sep 22, 2005 2880
Conducting a committee assessment: as more work is given to board committees, comprehensive committee assessments are growing in importance. Shultz, Susan F. Sep 22, 2005 1487
An inside peek at PE-backed boards: a survey of directors reveals the distinctive makeup and challenges of these boards. Adams, Dorothy D. Sep 22, 2005 2821
Problems with boards of small companies: based on real experience, here is a litany of dysfunctional behavior on small-company boards and what can be done about it. Edelson, Harry Sep 22, 2005 2260
Meet the NAF Board of Directors. Brief Article Jun 22, 2005 111
Stanley & Roy: still trying to tame Disney; The latest act in their long-running governance show bears watching. Kaback, Hoffer Jun 22, 2005 780
Seismic shift in board composition: new opportunities for board service are opening up for next-generation leaders. Carey, Dennis C.; Rizk, Nayla Jun 22, 2005 1385
Investment decisions and managerial discipline: evidence from the takeover market. Scholten, Ralph Jun 22, 2005 12289
Count on this: new report on the number of blacks on corporate boards. Alleyne, Sonia Jun 1, 2005 485
Convention Center board could get a face-lift. Lewis, Connie May 9, 2005 532
Alone at the top: CEOs under siege: as corporate boards assert their authority, top executives lose power. Potkewitz, Hilary May 2, 2005 2367
Boards of directors: expectations elevated. Heffes, Ellen M. Cover Story May 1, 2005 5720
EHS oversight: what's wrong with this picture? Most European companies are vitally concerned at the board level about environmental health and safety issues. Why aren't boards of U.S. companies equally as concerned? Pilko, George Mar 22, 2005 1878
The 21st century board: structure, responsibility, assessment. Hall, Richard F.; Keane, Timothy P.; McConnell, Cheryl; Becker, Samantha Mar 22, 2005 6113
Q: What are your board participation policies (i.e., attendance policies, speaking policies, and so forth)? Mar 1, 2005 707
Big-picture board: steps for keeping strategy at the core of your board's work. Schweitzer, Carole Cover Story Jan 1, 2005 2375
How can we boost our board from good to great? Use these strategies to leverage your legacy for maximum impact. Honaman, John Column Jan 1, 2005 954
Who, me? Get members? Nine ways to be a true leader in membership development--even if you don't like to recruit. Levin, Mark Jan 1, 2005 712
The board's broader role in strategy: with more risks out there than ever imagined, and risks that have bigger impact than they had in the past, greater board involvement in strategy may be the best hope for staving off a disaster. Mittelstaedt, Robert E., Jr. Cover Story Jan 1, 2005 2588
M & A issues raise the governance bar: board members operating in this more stringent era should apply their experience and counsel to help their companies improve the likelihood of acquisition success. Cookson, Ian Oct 1, 2004 1953
Policies for board discussions. Goedert, Paula Cozzi Brief Article Aug 1, 2004 275
Ways To Reduce Risk In Board Evaluations. Jul 23, 2004 3070
Ideal composition of a board: the focus on independence overlooks the benefits of having a few insiders on the board. Lawler, Edward E., III; Finegold, David A. Jun 22, 2004 769
Executive committee: a vestigial appendage; In the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era, is there any rationale for having an executive committee of the board, or is it an artifact of a past era of governance? Kenny, Roger M. Jun 22, 2004 3043
Rising expectations of fund directors: mutual fund boards can take the lead in improving fund governance by ensuring that the board is truly independent and qualified, and by increasing the transparency of the nominating process. Daum, Julie H.; Lannamann, Richard S. Jun 22, 2004 1690
NEW FREEDOM AT FREEDOM. May 24, 2004 524
Broadening the boardroom dialogue. Heffes, Ellen M. May 1, 2004 732
What about the directors? Barrett, Richard May 1, 2004 880
PeopleSoft Shareholders Back Conway. Brief Article Mar 26, 2004 227
Avoiding personal liability as a director. Reed, John L.; Neiderman, Matt Mar 22, 2004 4022
Savvy entrepreneurs surround themselves with advisers: tips for creating an advisory board for your company. Yates, Dan Feb 23, 2004 880
A CEO looks at the director's role: the CEO should not try to be board members' best friend ... and other key principles of CEO-board relations. Golub, Harvey Cover Story Jan 1, 2004 2489
How leading a role for the lead director? In this time of ferment in governance practices, there are two strong cases to be made: that one individual should serve as both chairman and CEO; and that, under such an arrangement, the board must designate a 'lead' or 'presiding' director. Augustine, Norman R. Jan 1, 2004 2572
In splitting leadership, look at CEO ownership: is it fair to ask executives with significant ownership to turn over the strategic oversight of their companies to an outside chairman? Simon, Dennis Jan 1, 2004 2065
'Directors are the front lines of capitalism': be proud--not defensive--about the job you are doing. Troubh, Raymond S. Jan 1, 2004 853
Building an effective board of directors. Weiner, Harvey Jan 1, 2004 1343

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