Director Confidence Index
Economic Outlook and Director Insights
February 2023
Board members agree on one thing and that’s uncertainty. Many say that demand has weakened, while others say their sector remains strong.
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Boards and Governance
What Directors Think 2023
Still Taking Care of Business
For the 20th anniversary of the What Directors Think survey, we take a look into what’s top of mind for America’s corporate directors as we enter 2023—and how directors’ focus and the role of boards have changed in the past 20 years.
Director Confidence Index
Economic Outlook and Board Meeting Agendas
January 2023
Board members predict a short-term recession in 2023 fueled mainly by uncertainty. Most expect recovery by the end of 2023, if not sooner, and look forward to more stability both domestically and globally.
Year in Review
2022: A Year in Review
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Director Confidence Index
Economic Outlook and 2023 Predictions
December 2022
As inflation continues to cool nearing the end of 2022, corporate board members’ forecasts for the future of the economy 12 months from now lighten up.
Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)
Diligent Institute and IoD Ireland report reveals gaps in ESG expertise and strategy implementation.
The Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland and the Diligent Institute were delighted to partner once again on this key piece of research. In recent years, the world has witnessed a momentum shift towards interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Stakeholders such as investors, employees, customers and regulators have heightened the pressure on corporations
Commentary
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Board Evaluations and Disclosure – Proxy Advisors and Global Comparisons
Board Evaluations and Disclosure – Proxy Advisors and Global Comparisons This post is a guest-authored commentary piece from Eric…
Boards and Governance
Board Evaluations and Disclosure – A European Perspective
Board Evaluations and Disclosure – A European Perspective This post is a guest-authored commentary piece from Eric Salmon and…
Boards and Governance
Trends in Board Priorities: Comparing US and Japanese Boards
This post is a guest-authored commentary piece from Human Resource Governance Leaders (HRGL) discussing the findings of Diligent Institute and Corporate Board Member’s 2023 What…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Four Critical Steps to Build Transformative Boards
This post is a guest-authored commentary piece from the California Partners Project and the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab spotlighting the Board Diversity Playbook,…
Boards and Governance
New Paradigms of Corporate Governance: Insights from the Next Gen Board Leaders East Coast Summit
At the end of 2022, Diligent Institute and Spencer Stuart convened 18 public company board members under the age of 50 at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as part…
Environment, Social, Governance (ESG)
The Importance of Board Member Training on Cyber Risk and Strategy
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses of all sizes and industries. As more and more companies rely on technology to conduct their operations, the risk of cyberattacks increases. To…
News & Events
View More[Bloomberg Media] “Women Gain 34 S&P 500 Board Seats in Strong Start to New Year”
Women gained 34 seats on the boards of S&P 500 companies in the first two months of the year, the strongest start since at least 2019, bolstered by the naming…
[Business Chief] “Directors struggling with cybersecurity, finds Diligent”
Diligent’s new report in collaboration with Corporate Board Member provides insight into the aims and concerns of 300 corporate directors across the US. Almost two in five (38%) board members…
Boards Past, Present and Future: How to Manage Your Evolving Role
Gain pragmatic insights and tangible ideas to help contribute more strategically in your boardroom discussions in 2023. This year’s What Directors Think study, conducted in partnership with Corporate Board Member…
[CFO Dive] “Audit committee job creep taking its toll”
With internal audit committees biting off more than they can chew, committee members across businesses are feeling the burnout. Over two-thirds of directors across the U.S. think that the areas of risk…
[Company digest] “PRIORITISE BOARD DIVERSITY TO ENHANCE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT”
Most leaders now acknowledge how diversity enhances business performance, fosters team innovation, improves the bottom line, and increases talent recruitment and retention. Research shows that diverse teams perform…
[Sustainable Future] ESG is now a full board issue – but why are executives less confident about handling it?
As 2023 begins, there is good and bad news. The bad news: there is a long way to go before we see game-changing progress in the field of…
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