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Friday February 10, 2012
In this Issue of NACD Directorship
January February 2012
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Profile of a General
General (Ret.) Hugh Shelton on his transition from battlefield to boardroom service, and his candid assessment of the war in Iraq, Guantanamo, Iran and American leadership.
What Resurgent Hostiles Mean for Corporate Boards
by Kathleen M. WailesRecent increases in hostile takeover bids speak directly to the shareholder confidence crisis.
Ten To-Do’s for Audit Committees in 2012
by Dennis T. WhalenKPMG's Audit Committee Institute highlights the key issues directors should be focusing on in the year ahead.
ERM: The Board’s Role in Corporate Governance
by John BrackettEffective enterprise risk management programs are essential to a successful business strategy.
New Horizons for Boards
by Kenneth DalyA new year provides opportunities for boards to examine what's waiting for them in the future.
The Perils of Ignoring a ‘No’ Vote on Executive Compensation
by Roger A. Lane and Courtney WorcesterCompanies can take many steps to reduce the risk of shareholder lawsuits after a failed executive compensation vote.
For Audit Committees, the When and Why of Independent Investigations
by News EditorIndependent investigations must be carefully considered and executed.
Fresh Thinking on Innovation
by Suzanne L. MeyerA roundup of new business books encouraging innovation.
The Old World Also Rises
by Jeff CunninghamPowerful countries such as the U.S., China, Russia and Japan are facing the highest capital costs amidst ratings downgrades.
Hart Medicine
by Jeff CunninghamYahoo nominating committee chair Patti Hart is a solid candidate for turning the internet company around.
Unintended Consequences and Iran
by Jeff CunninghamSanctions may seem a lesser evil to war, but may result in unintended consequences.
Heads or Tails, the Union Wins
by Jeff CunninghamThe National Labor Relations Board's complaints may infringe on managements' business judgment rights.
Truly Effective Boards
by Richard M. SteinbergAn excerpt from Richard M. Steinberg's Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance: It Can’t Happen to Us—Avoiding Corporate Disaster While Driving Success.
SEC Decisions That Bear Watching
by Alexandra R. LajouxCompensation, conflict minerals and whistleblowing are the hot topics of the new year in Washington.
Political Funds, Disclosure Overload at Heart of Audit Chair Concerns
by News EditorIncreasingly detailed disclosures are an essential factor in continuing shareholder approval of company policies.
Encore at the House of Forbes
by Jeff CunninghamStewart Pinkerton's The Fall of the House of Forbes is a hyper-critical examination of the Forbes sons' stewardship of their father's assets.
Becoming More Active Managers and Overseers
by Judy WarnerREIT directors on compensation, dividend yields and investor expectations in the coming year.
The Dirty Dozen: Shareholder Issues
by Patrick McGurnAn analysis of the coming proxy season reveals a dozen “dirty” issues directors should expect.
Adopting a Virtual Approach to the Annual Meeting
by Judy WarnerThough hotly debated in some quarters, a growing number of companies now offer the shareholders’ meeting in cyberspace.
Overcoming Adversity
by Elizabeth MullenBreen Tells of Tyco, Hanson Recounts HealthSouth Turnaround at D100 Forum
The Four-Star General: Becoming a ‘Team of Teams’
by News EditorGeneral (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal on winning on the battlefield and in the boardroom.
Maintaining Balance in the Capital Markets
by News EditorA conversation with Nasdaq’s Robert Greifeld on growth, consolidation among the world’s exchanges, risk, regulation and the rise in insider trading.
Surge in U.S. Productivity: Getting More for Less
by News EditorDespite an increase in unemployment, U.S. productivity was relatively unaffected, finds new research from Barclays Capital.
The CIO Whisperer: Finding Value in IT
by News EditorAuthor and CIO Institute at the Hass School of Business at Ohio State University Co-Founder Thornton May on directors' need to focus on the future.
Transitions
by Judy WarnerNACD and NACD Directorship are working to help elevate the role of the director.
Need to Know
by News EditorSEC Modifies ‘Admit Nor Deny’; Law Firm Warns of ‘Time Bomb’ After Comcast’s Roberts Is Fined; Shareholders, Firms Disagree on Frequency of Votes; more.
Index Reveals Growing Optimism
by Kate IannelliDirector confidence mirrored the economy's slow but steady recovery in Q4 2011.
Proxy Access Allowed After Bylaw Change
by Kate IannelliAn amended Rule 14a-8 could allow shareholder access to the boardroom, despite the rejection of the more prominent "proxy access rule."
Looking Forward to the Issues That Will Shape Board Agendas
by The Honorable Barbara Hackman FranklinA volatile business environment and increased regulations create specific challenges for which boards must prepare.
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Profile of a General
by Jeff CunninghamGeneral (Ret.) Hugh Shelton on his transition from battlefield to boardroom service, and his candid assessment of the war in Iraq, Guantanamo, Iran and American leadership.
Battle Stations
by Elizabeth MullenLehman Brothers and American Airlines/AMR recently constructed boards to oversee different phases of the bankruptcy process.
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