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Governance Service

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This e-Library service gives your organization: Access to effective tools and resources in performance measurement and director evaluation Comprehensive data, linking board functioning and responsibilities to corporate success, and exploring why and how to champion good governance. A better understanding of how roles and responsibilities are allocated among directors, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), and shareholders in modern corporations. Current information on enhancements and new practices in this rapidly changing field

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The Duty to Monitor under Delaware Law: from Caremark to Citigroup

Have corporate governance laws struck the right balance between risk taking and risk mitigation? This report provides an overview of Delaware law developments on the fiduciary duty to monitor.

Executive Action Report | 14 pages | February 2010
by Eric J. Pan The Conference Board, Inc.

Directors' Duties and the Pursuit of Social Investments

This report examines the implications of sustainability on business corporations and on the body of law that governs them.

Executive Action Report | 9 pages | January 2010
by Janet E. Kerr The Conference Board, Inc.

From Compliance Governance to Strategic Governance

With both companies and investors under pressure and looking for redemption, the 2010 annual meeting season will be a shadow referendum on the crisis and an inflection point in the evolution of corporate governance.

Executive Action Report | 5 pages | January 2010
by Conference Board Inc., New York The Conference Board, Inc.

Pressure Points for Boards: Improving Directors’ Performance in Times of Financial Stress

This webcast offers a concise summary of the key areas boards need to address to meet rapidly evolving expectations.

Recorded Webinar | December 2009
by Conference Board Inc., New York The Conference Board, Inc.

Director Notes: The Role of the Board in Risk Oversight—Adapting to Regulatory Developments and Emerging Practices

This report highlights a range of considerations for directors as they approach the assessment and oversight of their risk management programs.

Executive Action Reports | 8 pages | November 2009
by Mark S. Bergman The Conference Board, Inc.

Canadian Directorship Practices 2009: Compensation and Governance Practices of Boards of Directors of Publicly Traded Firms in Canada

Interested in the fees and retainers that Canadian publicly traded companies pay directors for board and committee service? This report reveals the latest information from a Conference Board biennial survey.

Report | 36 pages | November 2009
by Karla Thorpe The Conference Board of Canada

Corporate Governance Handbook: Legal Standards and Board Practices (Third Edition)

Revised in 2009, this handbook presents an easy-to-use compendium of rapidly evolving laws and regulations and the best practices adopted by leading companies.

Report | 262 pages | September 2009
by Matteo Tonello The Conference Board, Inc.

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Leading the Public Company to Full Recovery

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times offers corporate directors guidance on how to approach their oversight responsibilities during a period of financial distress.

Report | 85 pages | September 2009
by Matteo Tonello The Conference Board, Inc.

The Dalton Company Ltd.: Building on a Foundation of Trust

This briefing explains how — at a time when declining trust in business is accelerating — The Dalton Company Ltd. has made trust a cornerstone of its business.

Briefing | 10 pages | September 2009
by Michael Bassett The Conference Board of Canada

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times... CEO Succession Planning

Management succession is one of the most critical strategic risks a corporation faces and a favorite topic of discussion on the role of the board in business crises.

Executive Action Report | 18 pages | August 2009
by June Eichbaum , Matteo Tonello , John C. Wilcox The Conference Board, Inc.

Business Ethics and Compliance–Effective Best Practices in Challenging Times

This webcast will discuss how maintaining an effective program in these challenging times requires us to make the most of existing resources.

Recorded Webinar | July 2009
by Conference Board Inc., New York The Conference Board, Inc.

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Responding to Unsolicited Takeover Offers

Brief reports, produced weekly by the Conference Board, Inc., that address the most pressing business issues of the day.

Executive Action Report | 11 pages | July 2009
by Frederick H. Alexander The Conference Board, Inc.

Ethics and Compliance Enforcement Decisions – the Information Gap

Brief reports, produced weekly by the Conference Board, Inc., that address the most pressing business issues of the day.

Executive Action Report | 8 pages | July 2009
by Ronald E. Berenbeim , Jeffrey M. Kaplan The Conference Board, Inc.

2009 National Governance Conference: New Risk, Accountability and Leadership Challenges

Even with all the increased regulation and scrutiny, the appointment of independent directors, and extensive reviews of governance practices, few organizations anticipated or adequately planned for the current financial and economic crisis. This Conference e-Proceedings will focus on governance practices to increase the success, resilience, and sustainability of your organization, including avoiding risk management failures, managing executive compensation, rebuilding trust, and preventing “group think.”

Conference e-Proceedings | June 2009
by The Conference Board of Canada

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Avoiding Shareholder Activism

Brief reports, produced weekly by the Conference Board, Inc., that address the most pressing business issues of the day.

Executive Action Report | 15 pages | April 2009
by Damien J. Park , Matteo Tonello The Conference Board, Inc.

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Overseeing Internal Investigations

Brief reports, produced weekly by the Conference Board, Inc., that address the most pressing business issues of the day.

Executive Action Report | 15 pages | February 2009
by Robin M. Bergen The Conference Board, Inc.

Assessing Corporate Strategy—Liquidity Needs, Strategic Transactions, Internal Controls and Disclosure

Brief reports, produced weekly by the Conference Board, Inc., that address the most pressing business issues of the day.

Executive Action Report | 9 pages | January 2009
by Mark S. Bergman The Conference Board, Inc.

Directors’ Compensation and Board Practices in 2008

This annual report analyzes board structure and director compensation information regarding U.S-based public companies.

Report | 161 pages | December 2008
by Kevin Hallock , Matteo Tonello , Judit Torok The Conference Board, Inc.

Overseeing Risk Management and Executive Compensation: Pressure Points for Corporate Directors

This report highlights 'pressure points' for boards to consider, including practical actions that can be followed to help ensure directors fully meet their fiduciary responsibilities toward shareholders.

Executive Action Report | 8 pages | December 2008
by Matteo Tonello The Conference Board, Inc.

Boards of Directors, Moral Hazard, and Corporate Compliance Programs

This webcast offers participants an overview of moral hazard and it impact on corporate boards in the context of compliance program oversight.

Recorded Webinar | 1 page | December 2008
by Conference Board Inc., New York The Conference Board, Inc.

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