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Research

· Jan 27

· 1 min read

2026 What Directors Think

Discover 2026 board priorities and new strategies for M&A, AI, risk & compliance. Benchmark your board and lead forward-looking governance.

5 steps for getting crisis-ready right now

Blog

· Jul 7, 2025

· 4 min read

5 steps for getting crisis-ready right now

By Dottie Schindlinger

Board members have a lot on their minds right now.

Podcast

· Jul 3, 2025

· 1 min read

Understanding the PCAOB

By Dottie Schindlinger

In this episode, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Meghan Day delve into the creation and legacy of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) with insights from notable guests. Mike Levy di...

GC Risk Index Q2 2025

Blog

· Jul 1, 2025

· 4 min read

GC Risk Index: Risk is on the rise

By Melanie Nolen

A June poll of general and corporate counsel finds business risk increasing, with concerns primarily surrounding changing regulations and continued uncertainty.

Next Gen Board Leaders Summit

Blog

· Jun 26, 2025

· 5 min read

Crisis Management at the Board Level: Insights from the NextGen Board Leaders East Coast Summit

By Winnie Ling

How prepared are today's boards to handle a crisis? Hear insights from our recent Next Gen Board Leaders Summit to find out.

Podcast

· Jun 25, 2025

· 1 min read

C-suite views on board performance

By Dottie Schindlinger

In this episode of the Corporate Director podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Arielle Berlin, who discusses findings from PwC's annual C-suite survey on board effectiveness. In this episode, ...

What’s occupying board agendas right now

Blog

· Jun 23, 2025

· 4 min read

What’s occupying board agendas right now – uncertainty and risk, or on growth?

By Dottie Schindlinger

As part of our quarterly Director Confidence Index conducted in partnership with Corporate Board Member, we ask directors of U.S. public companies to rate the current business environment on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing the sunniest outlook possible.

Podcast

· Jun 11, 2025

· 1 min read

Empowering female corporate leaders

By Dottie Schindlinger

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Dottie Schindlinger is joined by Alicia Syrett, the founder of Madam Chair, a network of over 300 female chairs and lead directors of publicly tra...

GenAI for small businesses: An infographic for smarter growth

Blog

· Jun 10, 2025

· 1 min read

GenAI for small businesses: An infographic for smarter growth

By Dottie Schindlinger

Discover how small businesses can adopt GenAI effectively. Explore key insights from Diligent Institute and the IoD in this infographic, with practical tips and a link to the full report.

What makes a truly exceptional board director?

Blog

· Jun 5, 2025

· 4 min read

What makes a truly exceptional board director? 

By Dottie Schindlinger

Inside the WSJ’s top 250 directors report

Director Confidence Index: Q2 focus on risk

Blog

· May 29, 2025

· 3 min read

Director Confidence Index: Navigating risk & uncertainty

By Melanie Nolen

As tariffs, inflation and sourcing disruptions grow, our poll finds America’s public-company boardrooms fighting to manage the moment.

Podcast

· May 28, 2025

· 1 min read

Uncertainty and the board: Strategies for turbulent times

By Meghan Day

In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Brian Kushner, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, explores the complex challenges facing today’s corporate boards. From political uncerta...

Business people having a serious conversation

Blog

· May 23, 2025

· 3 min read

Director confidence hits record low: Here’s what you can do now

By Dottie Schindlinger

U.S. public company directors are less confident than earlier this year, according to the March 2025 DCI. Learn what actions boards can take now.

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