In this Issue of NACD Directorship

Sounding the Alarm on Risks Beyond the Director’s Control

J. Michael Cook, former Deloitte chairman and CEO, speaks to the challenges of corporate leadership in a world of uncertain financial risk.

The Directorship 100: Corporate Governance Hall of Fame, Class of 2011

Recognizing those individuals who have made a lasting contribution to the corporate governance and boardroom community.

The Directorship 100: Governance Professionals and Institutions

The annual list of the most influential governance professionals and institutions.

Debunking Survey Myths

Survey results can be skewed by a number of factors, including who is being surveyed and and self-selection bias.

The Directorship 100

NACD Directorship’s annual collection of the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community, including the Class of 2011 Directorship 100 Hall of Fame and People to Watch.

Social Media: Time for a Governance Framework

Even companies who are not active on social media sites are still susceptible to social media risk.

What’s In Your CEO Succession Plan?

Only 39 percent of U.S. public companies have a formal and disclosed senior executive succession plan, finds the 2011 NACD Public Company Governance Survey.

Coverage for Cyber Risks Is Now Black and White

While many companies believe their present insurance policies would cover a digital security breach, conventional coverages are not intended to address cyber risks.

The Directorship 100: People to Watch

The People to Watch list highlights those individuals expected to make great strides in the corporate governance world.

More Boardrooms Evolve From Paper to iPad

Online board portals are gaining popularity amongst directors, with 1.2 million iPads now used for business purposes.

Acknowledgements

The NACD Directorship 100 issue is a joint effort of numerous talented individuals.

A Failure to Communicate

The U.S. Attorney has a long history of declining comments to reporters.

POTUS vs. S&P

Standard & Poor's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating brought intense public and government scrutiny.

Aligning Risk with Strategy

Directors may be spending more time on financial risk at the expense of other concerns, such as strategic business risks.

What to Know When Signing a 10-K

Anthony B. Creamer III and Marc S. Gerber on directors' best practices in evaluating a company's 10-K report.

The Directorship 100: Directors & Officers

The annual list of the most influential directors and officers.

Perspective: McGladrey & Pullen's Phyllis Deiso

New regulations, shareholder expectations and risk management are serious issues facing boards today, says McGladrey & Pullen's Phyllis Deiso.

Emerging Markets Snapshot

Understanding the Evolution of Great Leaders

This year's newest leadership advice books emphasize continuous learning and effective listening.

Need to Know

Murdoch Arms for Battle, Google Probed Again, CFO/CEO Pay Gap Widens, and more

HP Finds Its Way

Hewlett-Packard is making a bold strategic step by spinning off its PC division.

Above All, the Franchise

NACD grows by advocating for the director's perspective to influential policymakers, and creating a constructive dialogue.

In Memoriam: John Teets

John W. Teets, former CEO of the Dial and Greyhound corporations, passed away August 5.

Boards and a Social Networking-Driven Future

Companies must evaluate how social networking can both help their business and put it at risk to develop an appropriate action plan.

Say on Pay and Say on Frequency: What We’ve Learned So Far

This year's newly required compensation shareholder votes provide companies an important lesson on improving program designs and disclosures.

Profile: Norman R. Augustine

Former Lockheed Martin Chairman and CEO shares his love for adventure travel and the importance of his NACD membership.

Toyota Online: Key Lessons for Corporate Boards

Boards from all industries can learn from Toyota's online response to its recent widespread recalls the value of being prepared for the posibility of a crisis.

Gender Diversity on Boards: Why Has Change Been So Long in Coming?

The director recruitment process may be a roadblock to prospective women directors, and a reformed recruitment strategy may be necessary.

PACs Join Dodd-Frank Rulemaking At Top of Washington’s Fall Agenda

Political Action Committees, the rejected proxy access rule and other Dodd-Frank regulations will be the focus of the SEC and lawmakers this fall.

Driving Boardroom Innovation

A recent NACD Directorship Forum honored the first class of Board Leadership Fellows and fostered discussion on leadership best practices.

The Directorship 100: Award Winners

Honoring the Public Company Director of the Year and The B. Kenneth West Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Suits Follow Failed ‘Say-on-Pay’ Votes

A growing number of companies ignoring failed "say-on-pay" votes are facing shareholder lawsuits.

The Perils of Dodd-Frank

The dean of corporate governance suggests structural reform may one day address “too big to fail” if the regulatory aspects of Dodd-Frank do not reduce systemic risks.