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10 ROLES A CEO MUST PLAY IN 2016
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CEOs are expected to serve as experts in a wide range of areas
BY THE MILES GROUP
“The CEO position is more complex than it ever has been – and CEOs must have a much broader and deeper skill set to tackle this complexity,” said Stephen Miles, CEO of
The Miles Group, which advises global organizations, their boards, and leadership teams. “The incredibly fast-paced and demanding market means that leaders must take on different roles to address the needs of multiple stakeholders – and that’s not easy.”
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Directors & Boards' Director Education Webinar Series
Investigative Due Diligence: A Practical Guide To What Directors Need to Know
September 30, 2015
Refreshing the Board: Age or Term Limits, Skillsets and the Hard Conversation
September 16, 2015
Directors to Watch 2015: The Making of Successful Women Directors
August 19, 2015
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DOOMSDAY SIGNALS FOR DIRECTORS
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These indicators should be on your radar
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BY ALLEN GRAFMAN | ANDREW DE CAMARA
Board service is necessarily a ‘team’ sport. We spend significant time with people we respect, often developing social and business relationships. Over a span of years, bonds of friendship develop. These bonds of friendship and respect can be the glue that keeps a board and company moving forward.
Conversely, these bonds can lead to a mentality that overpowers a director’s own good judgment, inhibiting direct action. The result: a director avoiding awkward conversations that need to take place.
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8 TIPS FOR SELECTING BOARD MEMBERS
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These "fits" must be part of the selection criteria
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 BY RAY ZINN
A board not aligned on the corporate mission is like a boy with multiple brains. It will try to run in every direction at once, and thus go nowhere desirable. When a CEO has the option to bring in a new board member, these "fits" must be part of the selection process.
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Hot Topics for the 2016 Annual Meeting
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January 12, 2016
The NACD will host a discussion that will run the gamut from risk management and compliance, disclosure and audit committee oversight of financial reporting, the impact of social media, to proxy advisory firm relations and guidelines for engagement with activists and the broader shareholder community. Non-members are also invited to join this discussion. This event will take place on Jan. 12 at KPMG Offices, Two Financial Center, 60 South Street, Boston, MA 02111.
Click here for more information about this event.
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The Board's Role in Cybersecurity
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January 13, 2016
Cybersecurity continues to be an urgent issue for most companies and nonprofits. The significant risks that cyber threats pose are requiring increased investments in the areas of detection and mitigation. The panel will provide perspectives on what your board should know about what your organization is doing in respect to Cybersecurity as well as what plans your organization should have in case in case of a breach. The event will be held on Jan. 13 at WilmerHale, LLP, 1875 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC-District of Columbia 20006.
Click here for more information about this event.
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Yahoo Board Debates Selling Internet Business
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 Yahoo’s board is contemplating a decision to sell its struggling Internet business, according to a
recent Reuters report. The board started a three-day meeting on Wednesday and will continue throughout the week.
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Deloitte Names Chicago Partner to Head U.S. Consulting Arm
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 Accounting firm Deloitte has chosen a partner from its Chicago office to head its $7 billion U.S. consulting business—the first woman to do so, said
Crain's Chicago Business article. Janet Foutty, 49, took over on Jan. 1 as CEO for the consulting arm of the U.S. member firm of Deloitte's international network.
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Poland to Host Global Summit of Women
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 The leading economy in Central and Eastern Europe, Poland is the proud host of the 2016 Global Summit of Women on June 9-11, 2016. Under the theme of “Women – Building an Inclusive Economy in the Digital Age”, over 1,000 women leaders in business and government from over 70 countries are expected to join the 2016 Summit at the Hilton Warsaw Hotel.
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