Boards

A U.S. supermarket chain considers how to respond to demands from an “anti-woke” shareholder.

When workers feel like they’re getting the short end of the stick, they’re more likely to report misconduct to external authorities.

Strategies for tackling the disagreements that can arise from inherited legal agreements and ownership distribution.

How to balance preparedness, collaboration, and strategic focus.

When directors have military experience, boards are more decisive in addressing underperformance. Here’s why.

Creating profiles of your shareholders’ individual interests can help you speak directly to their concerns.

In every case, consider the context before you act.

A study found that boards with one or two veteran members are more stable, knowledgeable, and have more oversight.

In some situations, it’s an option well worth considering.

Eight hallmarks of meaningful board engagement—and the challenges associated with each

The role has one of the shortest tenures of any in the C-Suite and is often blamed for below-target growth. But recent research shows firing the CRO can cause more problems than it solves.

Empirical studies have largely found no connection between board independence and company performance outcomes.

Succeeding in this role will help you build your brand, increase deal flow, and improve the performance of the companies you invest in.

The founders of an Ivorian conglomerate take stock—with succession in mind.

By worrying primarily about security and IT, they’re missing out on big opportunities across the sciences.

A Spencer Stuart survey of nearly 200 directors and 30 CEOs of S&P 500 companies zeroed in on where trust is built — and where it’s lost.

Leaders of top U.S. companies promised a new way of doing business. What happened?

Too often, companies decide to appoint co-heads for the wrong reasons.

Treat it as an opportunity, not a threat.

Choosing the company’s next leader is one of the most crucial decisions a board makes. Yet directors, incumbents, and incoming leaders routinely underestimate how tricky the transition at the top can be. Here’s a guide to making it go smoothly.