Elevate Your Board: Insights from Top Governance Experts

Looking for a new resource for board directors? This NYSE e-book features chapters by some of the top minds in governance, arranged in an easy-to-navigate format. 

Big picture: “Public Company Series: Board Structure and Composition” is the first in a new series of e-books designed as “a practical and strategic companion” for board directors and executives.   

• The guide structure mimics the lifecycle of board service, starting with how boards are built and governed, delving into specific committees, highlighting succession and development, and exploring trends in talent, disclosure and shareholder engagement. 

Delve deeper: Take a look at the table of contents to see what catches your interest. We loved the chapters on: 

• Board culture (Egon Zehnder, page 39). How to diagnose and treat board culture issues, including ineffective leadership, failure to act as a cohesive unit, and poor integration of new members. 
• Expanding compensation committee (Semler Brossy, page 121). Trends in human capital management in the boardroom, including a roadmap, sample calendars and tips for building a “next generation” comp committee. 
• Board refreshment strategies (Spencer Stuart, page 249). How to facilitate healthy turnover, including tenure limits, retirement ages, and board, committee, and director assessments. 
• Expanding board pipeline (Leadership Elevated, page 295). Insights on the director of the future, including digital natives, younger/first-time directors, global citizens, and a learner’s mindset. 

Want more? Check out our round-up of director education ideas, including our own guide to director onboarding.