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2025 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index Now in its 40th year, the U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the latest data and trends in board composition, board governance practices and director compensation among S&P 500 companies.
In Volatile Times, Select CEOs for Strategic Advantage, Not Safety The “safe” approach to succession can be counterproductive. Here are three strategies for boards to transform CEO selection into strategic advantage.
Lessons from Directors: How Boards Can Prepare for Activist Investors What is the best way for a board to prepare for an activist investor situation? More than 175 board directors shared their answers to this question.
What I wish I’d known… Leadership lessons from the top What are the key takeaways from CEOs after experiencing life in the hot seat? Here are 15 lessons learned that reflect the continuous need to learn and adapt during a leadership journey.
CEO Transitions: How to Avoid a Bumpy Exit Current and former CEOs share their views on CEO tenure, the elements of a smooth transition and life after the CEO role.
Steering Through Change: Leadership Trends in Consumer Products We look at leadership trends at 50 leading consumer products companies and how their C-suites are structured to meet the challenges of today and the future.
An AI Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Leaders There is a consensus that the supply chain function needs to move faster to reap the full benefits of GenAI. But the solution lies more in leadership than technology.
How leaders can thrive in the age of AI We consider how traditional leadership skills are being rethought, renewed and reconfigured in a world reshaped by AI.
AI as a powerful accelerant: Combining technology with culture in product management Oliver Ridley tells Veena Marr why integrating AI with cultural adaptability in product management is essential for navigating the evolving business landscape and driving innovation.