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Board Evaluation Best Practices: From Insight to Impact 9 min read This handbook outlines practical approaches boards can use to design evaluation processes that generate meaningful insight, foster candid dialogue and drive continuous improvement. Save for later
2026 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index Now in its 41st 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. Save for later
The Four Stages of the CEO-Board Relationship Each stage of a CEO’s tenure requires pivotal shifts in their thinking and behaviors to successfully navigate the evolving board-CEO dynamic. Here’s our advice. Save for later
Leadership Will Define Winners in the Data Center Sector 4 min read Going forward, executive teams will need to be able to lead amid greater scale, complexity and strategic interdependence to keep pace with the demands. Save for later
AI in the C-Suite: Ambition, Anxiety and Work to Be Done 5 min read AI is transforming how businesses operate. A new Spencer Stuart survey of functional leaders looks at how AI is impacting talent and teams. Save for later
How AI is Redefining the CFO Role – and Why It Matters 4 min read AI is expanding the CFO remit across strategic investment, responsible governance and organizational change, reshaping how companies develop finance leaders. Save for later
Board Leader Succession Planning: 4 Essential Steps for Chair and Lead Director Transitions 7 min read The independent board leader is the lynchpin to an effective board, but transitions are too often left to chance. Here’s how boards can up their transition game. Save for later
Creating Value with CEO Succession Planning: Why Private Equity Needs a New Leadership Approach 7 min read As deals get bigger, holds get longer and exit paths become less predictable, PE firms that prepare for succession in advance can reduce disruption, protect momentum and preserve exit value. Save for later
Transformation at Scale: Using Collaborative Learning to Accelerate Change 5 min read Collaborative learning helps break down barriers, change leader behaviors and build critical skills. Here’s how it can help organizations drive transformation. Save for later