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    In this Issue of NACD Directorship

    JuneJuly-2011-cover

    June/July 2011

    Shareholder Capitalists

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    Inside the world’s best-attended, most instructive annual meeting.

    Pay Close Attention to Financial Reporting About Litigation

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    Directors must take care with litigation exposure disclosures.

    Investors Seek Focus on Non-Financial Issues

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    Shareholder resolutions on social and environmental issues are becoming both more common and more successful.

    Don’t Forget the ‘Offensive’ Side of IT Risk

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    In addition to protecting companies from IT risk, boards must also ensure technological innovations are properly explored so the company does not fall behind.

    Power to the People

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    Although technological advancements may allow companies to hold virtual annual meetings, both investors and executives can benefit from convening in person.

    Retainers and Equity More Prevalent in Director Pay

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    Over half of director pay is now provided in equity form, while overall pay was consistent with company performance, finds the NACD Director Compensation Report 2010-2011, produced in conjunction with Pearl Meyer & Partners.

    Defining the Future of Freddie Mac

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    From government life support to an uncertain future, new leadership at Freddie Mac tries to stay focused on the here and now.

    The Time Is Now to Link Succession Planning to Compensation

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    If solid succession plans increase shareholder value, then executive compensation should be linked to succession planning effectiveness.

    Shareholder Capitalists

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    Inside the world’s best-attended, most instructive annual meeting.

    Achieving Sustainable Growth Through Leadership

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    Boards must diversify their CEO successor portfolio as regulators and shareholders demand succession plans.

    For Directors, Shareholder Activism Is Now a Digital Phenomenon

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    Shareholders are increasingly using social media to gain support for their causes.

    Strengthening CEO and Executive Succession

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    Institute of Executive Development Founder Scott Saslow highlights key steps in the succession process.

    A View From a Departing CEO

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    Retiring AmerisourceBergen CEO David Yost on fostering a replacement CEO.

    What’s the Value of Corporate Governance?

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    A new book examines the links between formal board independence and improved corporate outcomes.

    Witness on the Hill

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    NACD President and CEO Ken Daly recounts his experience testifying on Dodd-Frank whistleblower rules on Capitol Hill.

    The Turnaround Director

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    Directors involved in a company turnaround must employ good business judgment and common sense to ensure a successful transition.

    Need To Know

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    Chandler retires, directorships decline, commission on lead director convenes, more.

    Director Confidence Falters

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    NACD's Board Confidence Index dropped slightly to 63.1 in Q2 2011.

    Businesses’ Right to Free Speech

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    Chamber of Commerce COO David C. Chavern advocates for companies who wish to participate in political processes.

    Accountability Needed on Political Spending

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    Walden Asset Management Senior Vice President Timothy Smith on the need to disclose corporate political donations.

    After the Fireworks

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    Moving from Dodd-Frank ‘revolution’ to stronger self-regulation.

    New Approach to Risk Calls for Changes in Board Structure

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    All boards should use "risk mapping" to manage and mitigate possible missteps.

    What’s Your Compensation Philosophy?

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    Lack of a cost-control objective can devalue most comp plans.

    Good Strategy, Bad Strategy

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    To get smarter at strategy, directors need to insist on a short list of key challenges— and ask what is being done about them.

    Who Will Succeed Buffett?

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    A look at the possible successors to the legendary Berkshire Hathaway CEO seat.

    Boardroom Journal

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    The Critic Takes the Hindmost; Warning: Truth Spoken Here; It's the Economist, Stupid.

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