Protecting Against Employee Suits
February 1, 2009
Directorship recently assembled a panel of corporate directors and experts to discuss these and other litigation risks.
February 1, 2009
Directorship recently assembled a panel of corporate directors and experts to discuss these and other litigation risks.
Weil Releases Governance Advisory Briefing in Anticipation of Upcoming Proxy Season
January 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Corporate law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges released yesterday its advisory report on the challenges facing public corporations in the current economic climate as relate to compensation, shareholder relations, audit, and general governance principles.
January 23, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Corporate law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges released yesterday its advisory report on the challenges facing public corporations in the current economic climate as relate to compensation, shareholder relations, audit, and general governance principles.
NACD Principles Earn Proxy Endorsement
November 14, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A set of principles set forth by the National Association of Corporate Directors has won the favor of Proxy Governance, Inc., a prominent independent proxy advisory firm.
November 14, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A set of principles set forth by the National Association of Corporate Directors has won the favor of Proxy Governance, Inc., a prominent independent proxy advisory firm.
The Best in Boardroom Intelligence
September 1, 2008 by Colleen Cunningham
From The Bible to biography, the editors of Directorship spent part of the summer distilling the essence of printed wisdom into a collection of classic works that we believe are as useful in the boardroom as they are in the study.
September 1, 2008 by Colleen Cunningham
From The Bible to biography, the editors of Directorship spent part of the summer distilling the essence of printed wisdom into a collection of classic works that we believe are as useful in the boardroom as they are in the study.
Books for the Board and the Beach
June 5, 2008 by Judy Warner
With the hope of languid hours at the beach, a cool drink, and good book in hand, we’ve solicited opinions from some of our favorite readers, publications, and publishers to assemble what we think of as a thinking person’s guide to evocative summer reading.
June 5, 2008 by Judy Warner
With the hope of languid hours at the beach, a cool drink, and good book in hand, we’ve solicited opinions from some of our favorite readers, publications, and publishers to assemble what we think of as a thinking person’s guide to evocative summer reading.
Name Your Favorite Biz Books
April 13, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
What are the best business books of all time?
April 13, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
What are the best business books of all time?
Readings: Boning Up on the New Views of Risk
December 1, 2007 by Ram Charan
Recent events on Wall Street and in other sectors of the economy have reminded board directors that they can never know too much about risk. We will make a risk-free bet that most will admit they need to know more, even lots more, and are currently looking to advance their knowledge. To scratch that itch, we recommend two books that are, in terms of payoff, unlike most investments. They are sure things.
December 1, 2007 by Ram Charan
Recent events on Wall Street and in other sectors of the economy have reminded board directors that they can never know too much about risk. We will make a risk-free bet that most will admit they need to know more, even lots more, and are currently looking to advance their knowledge. To scratch that itch, we recommend two books that are, in terms of payoff, unlike most investments. They are sure things.
Think Week, If You’re Not Bill Gates
October 1, 2007 by Theodore L. Dysart
Directorship urges directors and officers to take an annual think week, and if practical, to do so as a full board, complete with afternoon walks, provocative reading, speakers on global issues, and a facilitator like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld or Ram Charan to ensure thoughtful give and take (Directorship’s Events Group can help you put this together, if you are so inclined). While Gates mostly reads papers contributed by Microsoft engineers, we recommend beginning with a cornucopia of books, almost one a day for your own version of think week:
October 1, 2007 by Theodore L. Dysart
Directorship urges directors and officers to take an annual think week, and if practical, to do so as a full board, complete with afternoon walks, provocative reading, speakers on global issues, and a facilitator like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld or Ram Charan to ensure thoughtful give and take (Directorship’s Events Group can help you put this together, if you are so inclined). While Gates mostly reads papers contributed by Microsoft engineers, we recommend beginning with a cornucopia of books, almost one a day for your own version of think week:
Who’s the Best? And Other Collected Thoughts
October 1, 2007 by Gary M. Locke
Directorship urges directors and officers to take an annual think week, and if practical, to do so as a full board, complete with afternoon walks, provocative reading, speakers on global issues, and a facilitator like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld or Ram Charan to ensure thoughtful give and take (Directorship’s Events Group can help you put this together, if you are so inclined). While Gates mostly reads papers contributed by Microsoft engineers, we recommend beginning with a cornucopia of books, almost one a day for your own version of think week:
October 1, 2007 by Gary M. Locke
Directorship urges directors and officers to take an annual think week, and if practical, to do so as a full board, complete with afternoon walks, provocative reading, speakers on global issues, and a facilitator like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld or Ram Charan to ensure thoughtful give and take (Directorship’s Events Group can help you put this together, if you are so inclined). While Gates mostly reads papers contributed by Microsoft engineers, we recommend beginning with a cornucopia of books, almost one a day for your own version of think week:
‘Tradition of Silence’ Doesn’t Quiet Bogle
June 1, 2007 by John C. Bogle
'The Little Book of Common Sense Investing' by John C. Bogle
June 1, 2007 by John C. Bogle
'The Little Book of Common Sense Investing' by John C. Bogle