The Corporate Director Podcast
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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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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.
Jan 3, 2024 • 11min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: The nom/gov chair’s role in board culture
Exploring the importance of board culture and best practices for board evaluation. Emphasizing open communication and the drawbacks of side conversations. Discussing the role of feedback for new board members and the benefits of external parties in evaluating board performance. Highlighting the importance of advocates in driving cultural changes and measuring organization-wide tone.
Dec 21, 2023 • 12min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: End-of-year considerations for audit committees
As we round our the year, what should audit committees be keeping an eye on? What will be the trends and challenges to stay up-to-date on in the new year? In our last Inside Today’s Boardrooms episode of 2023, Stephen Parker, Partner at PwC’s Governance Insights Center, discusses key takeaways from a recent whitepaper on year-end considerations for audit committees.
Dec 20, 2023 • 38min
Holiday special: 2023 governance year in review
In this special, year-end edition of The Corporate Director Podcast, hosts Dottie Schindlinger and Rachel Simon are joined by longtime governance expert TK Kerstetter to look back on a year in governance and make their predictions for 2024!
Dec 14, 2023 • 10min
Inside Today's Boardrooms: Three tips for board oversight of geopolitical risk
The arena of geopolitical risk is evolving and expanding rapidly. How can companies keep up? What’s the role of the board? In this episode of Inside Today’s Boardrooms, John Rodi, Leader at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center, discusses why it’s so important for boards to be able to effectively assess and oversee geopolitical risk.
