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July/August 2006

 

In this Issue:

Cover Story

The Three Patterns of Assessing Risk

Are you an "impressionist," an "encyclopedist," or an "amnesiac"? More important, what are your other board members? Full Story

Ken Starr Takes on PCAOB

An attack on the constitutionality of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Full Story

Hank McKinnell on Boards and Public Confidence

Pfizer's CEO and member of several boards warns of further shareholder assaults Full Story

Interview with Sister Patricia Wolf

Executive director of the New York-based Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility Full Story

How to be an Effective Board Member

SEC Commissioner Roel Campos: The law has no place for dummy directors. Full Story

SEC's Compensation Rules

SEC's Compensation Rules Full Story

Proposed SEC Compensation Rules Still Need Work

Although long overdue, the rules could have unintended consequences if they are not amended Full Story

The Board's Strategy for CEO Selection

Best practices in selecting a technology company CEO Full Story

A New Leadership for a Newly Converged World

Career experts discuss the traits and skill sets that will be needed. Full Story

Earnings: To Guide Or Not To Guide

There are less risky ways to keep investors informed. Full Story

CEO Pay: A Window into Corporate Governance

Among the most-talked about compensation reports this year is the $1.6 billion option package for UnitedHealth Group CEO William McGuire at a time when more than 40 million Americans lack health insurance Full Story

What Boards Have to Ask About Intellectual Property

IP issues are coming to the fore. Be prepared. Full Story