Heidrick & Struggles Governance Letter

Rebuilding trust in the boardroom
By Bonnie Gwin
Qualities that have always been valued in board service — including integrity and independent thinking— have taken on a new level of importance. Here is how boards can restore confidence after the crisis.

Directors Roster
Sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles

Roster: Tracking of 102 directors added to 87 company boards from July-September 2010.

Survey:The gender divide in the boardroom.

Company Index

Director Index

Columnists

Quiddities By Hoffer Kaback
CASH is king: For a director, passion may be a positive value but is not preeminent.

It (Still) Takes a CEO By Leo Hindery Jr.
Elections have consequences: Here is where the new Congress will need the help of every manager and board member in America.

Legal Brief By Doug Raymond
Will you be ready when the whistle blows? Boards should begin to consider new ways of keeping their internal reporting systems relevant.

Compensation at Work By Robin A. Ferracone
Director compensation: Now is the right time to do a more thoughtful, issues-based analysis.

Competitive Edge By Bruce R. Ellig
In setting executive pay, face the facts so you don't lose your way with wrongheaded actions.

Evidence & Perspectives By Ralph W. Walkling
On being ‘board ready’: Be the person that boards are looking for — i.e., someone who can add value to the company. Is that you?

Risk Matters By Tom Krause and John Balkcom
A higher level of curiosity about safety is the only way for the board to govern so as to protect the workers and the shareholders.

Departments

From the Chairman By Robert Rock
Why E pluribus unum is taking on new resonance.

Editor's Note By Jim Kristie
Debating a director’s value — and how to value a director.

BONUS SUPPLEMENT Boardroom Briefing — The Consultants Issue 2010
A special report brimming with sound guidance on turning your risk initiatives into rewarding opportunities.

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