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Boards & 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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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

Director Confidence Index

Economic Outlook and Midterm Elections

October 2022

October polling of public company directors finds 86 percent now saying recession in the U.S. is no longer avoidable.

Director Confidence Index

Economic Outlook and Inflation Concerns

September 2022

Latest poll shows boardroom optimism sliding as directors brace for a recession, but the expected trough may be less severe than previously anticipated.