Activist investing remains surrounded by a number of myths that often get in the way of reality.

Focused yet flexible agendas will be critical in 2013.

The value a new director brings to the role is a fresh perspective on key issues as well as real-world experience in an area deemed important to the board.

A six-step blueprint to help boards put in place a rigorous, performance-enhancing evaluation process.

NACD teamed up with the Center for Audit Quality and several other governance organizations to develop a resource to help audit committees evaluate auditors' performance objectively.

Data from a recent nonprofit governance survey show a shift in board emphasis to strategy and performance.

JPMorgan Management Report: ‘London Whale’ Misguided by Culture, Clashes in Priorities; NACD Joins Global Association of Directors; more.

When former Olympus President Michael Woodford blew the whistle, also exposed were deep differences in corporate governance between East and West.

For directors, the crush to join the sustainability movement means more, more, more: more scrutiny, more disclosure, and more audits.

Keying incentives to a fixed performance standard, rather than annual forecasts, can drive strong, sustained value creation for shareholders.

Reliable budgeting and forecasting processes in which management and the board have complete confidence are crucial to the business planning process.

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Washington, D.C., Feb. 15, 2013 — The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ethiopis Tafara, Director of the SEC's Office of International Affairs, will leave the agency at the end of next mont...

Effective risk identification and management, combined with solid response plans and teams, are fundamental to managing reputation risk.

It may be time to assess whether the goal of peer group comparisons improve the effectiveness of executive compensation plans.

The third annual meeting of the NACD Nominating/Governance Committee Chair Advisory Council raised concerns about peer groups, director tenure, and board evaluations.

The more trading value a small-cap stock has, the easier it is to attract investors.

Special interest groups are using shareholder disclosure to coerce companies into making policy decisions that may not be in the interests of shareholders.

NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on The Diverse Board offers suggestions for overcoming challenges in diversifying boards.

Boards should emphasize culture, openness, candor, social responsibility, and continuing education in 2013.

Highlights of NACD's annual conference, including an interview with Mark T. Bertolini and a 35th anniversary celebration.