Board & CEO Services
Leadership, it's been said, is the single most important contributing factor to an organization’s success. In today's business environment, maintaining strong governance is no longer an option and identifying, recruiting and developing leaders is an ongoing challenge.
Expanding the talent pool for CEOs and directors is imperative. Easy to say, but how do you do it?
What are the issues regarding a board’s size, composition, functional balance, and director compensation plans? What are the current “best practices” for boards of directors when searching for a new CEO?
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How to choose the right nonexecutive board leader
It’s time to use a structured process for selecting the nonexecutive leader of the board. Defining the role is a good start.
Date:
05/17/2010
Board of Directors Study - Australia and New Zealand 2009
The 2009 Board of Directors Study, Australia and New Zealand is publishedby Korn/Ferry International in partnership with Egan Associates. This year wediscuss the various trends in Non Executive Director selection, many of whichare a consequence of the global financial crisis and recent court decisionsinvolving board members.
Date:
02/08/2010
Discover the DNA of Future CEOs
Globalization, economic change, more stringent regulation and tougher governance make realizing shareholder value increasingly difficult. Never has it been more critical for companies not only to have the right leader in place, but a visible pipeline of high potential individuals ‘in-waiting’. Despite the immense challenges of the role, its prestige and visibility continue to create no shortage of people who aspire to become a CEO. So why do people strive to attain this pinnacle position and how do organizations identify the right attributes to make sure they invest in those individuals genuinely capable of reaching the top job?
Date:
12/21/2009
A Leadership Repository for Boards of Directors
The growing economic and political influence of the Hispanic market represents a crucial crosscurrent for U.S. companies in all sectors. Hispanic directors can provide the perspective needed to ensure that companies take advantage of revenue-growth, talent management and relevant community partnership opportunities.
Date:
09/22/2009
Authors:
Victor
Arias,
Carlos
Garcia
A New Breed of Director Emerges as Public Policy Enters the Boardroom
Today's boards will be expected to watch over an organization's various risks, while at the same time help corporate management develop strategies to cope with regulatory and policy issues. It is more important than ever for nominating committees to consider candidates with strong backgrounds in government policy making.
Date:
02/03/2009
Author:
Nels
Olson
Leadership in a Time of Rapid Change
Not since the Great Depression have Wall Street and the financial services community seen such tumult in such a short period of time. In light of recent events, the strength of the entire economy will be tested and more than ever, leadership will be required to navigate organizations through the turbulent waters.
Date:
09/25/2008
Author:
Gary
Burnison
Your Future Is in the Cards
Thanks to Korn/Ferry, companies are now literally tossing the cards to find business leaders. Believe it or not, this idea isn’t as crazy as it sound.
Date:
09/24/2008
The Mobile Executive
Defining the pros and cons – and leading practices – of an emerging work style.
Date:
08/18/2008
Author:
Jeff
Hocking
Innovating Japan through Globalization of Human Capital
Whar impact will Japan’s potential shortage of global leadershave on Japan’s ability to compete in the global marketplace of the 21st century.
Date:
04/04/2008
Author:
Sakie T.
Fukushima
Identifying Top Hospital Executives: Five "Must-Have" Skills and How to Attract Them
Leading a children’s hospital has never been a more challenging mission. A competitive landscape, the growing visibility of clinical research, the need for collaborative arrangements be they ventures or networks, and other strategic demands require a unique collection of leadership skills.
Date:
08/25/2007
Authors:
Mark
Collins,
Ed
Mullen