The Corporate Director Podcast
Diligent
On The Corporate Director Podcast, we discuss the experiences and ideas behind what's working in corporate board governance in out digital-tech-fuled world. You'll hear interviews with corporate leaders who have compelling stories to share, governance researchers with new insights, and conversations with "governance geeks" who are passionate about finding the best ideas out there to help board directors do their work better. Episodes will feature topics such as: corporate governance, strategy, board culture, risk management, ESG, secure communication, digital transformation through boardroom technology, board meeting management, director recruiting and succession planning, board refreshment, boardroom meeting minutes and other good governance best practices.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 12min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: The SEC climate disclosure rules - What boards should know
Last week, the SEC announced long-anticipated rules aimed at improving and standardizing climate-related disclosures. In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Tracey-Lee Brown, Director at PwC's Governance Insights Center, delves into the final ruling and its implications for today's corporate governance landscape.
Mar 6, 2024 • 41min
The Audit Committee’s expanding role
In today's corporate landscape, the role of the Audit Committee continues to expand. In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, and Eileen Kamerick, experienced leader and audit committee member, offer strategic insights into the evolving role of the Audit Committee and how board members can keep up.
Feb 28, 2024 • 10min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Executive compensation through an activist lens
What are some of the reasons an activist investor might take issue with your organization’s executive compensation plan? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, Ed Hauder, Principal and Head of Research & Content at Meridian Compensation Partners, discusses best practices for viewing your executive compensation package through an activist lens.
Feb 21, 2024 • 32min
Insights from What Directors Think 2024
What’s at the top of the board agenda for 2024? In this episode of the Corporate Director Podcast, Melanie Nolen, Research Editor at Chief Executive Group and Amy Rojik, Managing Principal of Corporate Governance at BDO, delve into key findings from What Directors Think 2024, an annual survey of U.S. public company directors conducted by Corporate Board Member, Diligent Institute and BDO.
Feb 14, 2024 • 7min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Insights from the Global Investor Survey
Understanding your investors and their perspectives is essential for fostering alignment towards sustainable value creation. How can boards integrate this into their decision-making? Matt DiGuiseppe, Managing Director at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, talks through the findings from their annual Global Investor Survey in this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms.
Feb 7, 2024 • 37min
Pre-IPO crash course: What does the board need to know?
What do private companies often misunderstand about the process of going public? What are the biggest things private company directors should be prepared for during the first year after the IPO? In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Rick Morris, Partner at Wilson Williams and capital markets expert, discusses the do’s and don’ts of the IPO process.
Jan 31, 2024 • 14min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: What are the biggest governance trends of 2024?
Explore the biggest governance trends of 2024, including geopolitical tensions, ESG economics, and shareholder activism. Learn about the growing discussion on domestic violence and politics, the emphasis on ESG initiatives, and the incorporation of climate risk. Discover the integration of strategy and risk governance, the importance of board culture, and the significance of self evaluations and continuous education for effective governance.
Jan 24, 2024 • 38min
Charting the geopolitical risk landscape
Geopolitical strategist Tina Fordham shares insights on current and future geopolitical landscape and strategies for risk mitigation. Top concerns and impacts of geopolitical risks on companies discussed. Comparisons drawn between current era and 1970s, exploring technology's influence. Complexity of predicting and managing geopolitical risks emphasized. Future of boardrooms highlighted, emphasizing diversity and thought diversity.
Jan 17, 2024 • 12min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Lessons in brand building
Tina Sharkey, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, academic and board member takes us inside the world of brand building in this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 38min
Innovations in AI
This podcast explores exciting AI innovations, including the rehiring of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman at Open AI, unexpected sources of AI innovation, the impact of generative AI in various fields, a passion project in hydroponic lettuce gardening guided by AI, practical advice for board members on dealing with AI and risk, and the significance of embracing innovation and AI's impact on industries.
