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Navigating the First Year: A Guide for New Directors
Practical advice for any director embarking on their first year with a new board.
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Nominating & Governance Committee Blueprint
This Blueprint establishes actionable guidance to lead board committees into more effective overall performance.
Key Resources
Our staffʼs suggestions for the best on this topic.
Tools for Success
Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.
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Boardroom Tool
Multiyear Board Succession Planning Matrix
Determine the mix of skills and experience needed to maintain a thriving board.
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Boardroom Tool
Nominating and Governance Committee Charter Tool
Ensure your company is optimizing its governance practices with this guide to charters.
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TEMPLATE
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Self-Evaluation
Kick-start your committee assessment with this useful sample.
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TEMPLATE
Sample Board & Board Committee Self-Evaluation Form
A quick-start tool for designing your committeeʼs governance assessment.
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TEMPLATE
NACD Director Role Description Template
Confidently locate the right candidate with this role description template.
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Editorʼs Picks
A selection of editorial content from Directorship® magazine, including online exclusives.
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Online Article
Adding a Director to your Board? Beware of These Six Common Myths
Find the talent your company requires to meet the demands of an evolving boardroom.
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Online Article
Activate the Director Renomination Process to Increase Impact and Diversity
Meet your boardʼs responsibility for diversity with this proactive resource.
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Online Article
10 Steps to a Better Board Partnership
Build a better partnership with management and improve executive performance with these tips.
Trusted Resources
Links to key resources, regulators, rulemakers, and governance-specific context.
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Best Practices
Calendar for Corporate Boards and Committees: Sidley Austin
A comprehensive guide for the boardʼs yearly agenda.
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Policy
NY City Comptrollerʼs Best Practices In Board Matrices
Review best practices in public company disclosure identified by this significant institutional investor.
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Policy
NASDAQ Requirements for Independent Oversight of Director Nominees
Explore governance guidelines from the listing authorityʼs guidebook.
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