CEO & Board 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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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
The Evolving Role of the Board of Directors within the Semiconductor Industry
How is digital convergence in the consumer marketplace is placing new demands on executives – and boards – to broaden the scope of knowledge beyond technical concerns?
Date:
08/27/2006
Author:
John
Coutts
Maximize Strategy Execution by Aligning Organizational Resources
CEOs rarely lose sleep over the design of strategy, but rather worry about the “power” of their companies to deliver the strategy’s intended results.
Date:
08/18/2006
Authors:
Flavio
Kosminsky,
Katarina
Kling, Ph.D
Military Experience and CEOs: Is There a Link?
Does military experience make a difference?
Date:
06/27/2006
Authors:
Chuck
Wardell,
Joe
Griesedieck