Board Governance Trends

How Boards Are Changing

Making a Successful Transition from Technology Leader to Board Director

Experienced technology leaders share their experience transitioning to large public company board directorships.

The right fit: assessing first-time non-executive director candidates

How can boards determine whether an executive with no board experience will have what it takes to contribute effectively in the boardroom?

The Road to Strategic Board Succession

Approaches to board succession planning fall along a spectrum from highly reactive to strategic. How can boards move up the continuum to be more strategic?

The Digital Dilemma

How should boards keep pace with technology trends? Hiring a ‘digital director’ is not the only answer.

2019 CPG Leadership Index

For the first time ever, Spencer Stuart has developed a snapshot of the composition of the leadership teams and boards of the global top 50 CPG companies.

Boards Around the World

An interactive exploration of how boards around the world compare in terms of diversity, composition, compensation and more.

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Helping Place 2,000 Women on Corporate Boards Around the World

Ensuring the advancement of women in the boardroom for more than four decades.

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The Digital Director: How Boards Can Identify the Right Set of Skills

Jason Baumgarten on what today’s digital environment means for board succession and recruitment.

A smooth transition: How to onboard the next generation of board talent

In light of a rapidly changing business landscape, we look at new director trends and provide tips on how boards can onboard an increasingly young and diverse new generation of board members.

Nominating/Governance Committee: Oversight of Board Composition, Functions and Evaluations

A practical guide to the nominating/governance committee’s key responsibilities, including listing and disclosure requirements, the role of the chair, and sample calendars, agendas and board self-assessments.

Nominating/Governance Committee: Succession Planning

CEO and strategic board succession planning are among the most important responsibilities for the nominating/governance committee. We highlight best practices for both.

Nominating/Governance Committee: Responsibilities and Operations

Having the right people in the boardroom is more important than ever. We cover recruiting considerations including independence requirements, diversity, onboarding and more.

Board Indexes Around the World

Explore the latest developments in board composition, governance practices and director compensation among the leading public companies included in our Board Indexes.

Country Board Indexes

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Best Practices for Director Recruitment

To ensure they have the skills and experience needed for the range of governance and strategic issues they face, boards should embrace a set of best practices for director recruitment.

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The Five Most Common New Director Questions

Directors from around the world share what they learned from their first board experience.

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Getting a Seat at the Table

Interested in serving on a board? We offer guidance for increasing the chances of being considered for board opportunities.

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