Board meetings typically occur 8 times annually. These meetings serve as forums for company strategy discussions, financial report reviews and consideration of executive director and committee reports. The primary goal is always for directors to plan on continuing to move forward by making important decisions. Performance, strategy and new initiatives are often points of discussion. […]
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Board Director Compensation
The annual compensation paid to board directors is generally composed of an annual cash retainer, board meeting fees, and stock options or stock grants. These stock options are generally equivalent in value to 20-25% of a director’s annual retainer. A standard compensation package might consist of a $100K cash retainer, $1500-2500 fee per board meeting […]
Demand for Board Director Diversity is Soaring
As it nears the end of 2023, many of America’s top public companies showcase increasingly diverse boards of directors. Although there has been significant progress in expanding director appointments, to reflect many types of diversity, there is always room for improvement. Recently, the corporate sector has been overwhelmed by the impact of the pandemic, geopolitical […]
The Grid Board Seat Selection Method
A typical approach to the selection process for board appointment is the grid matrix. The grid functions as an easy way to identify the different areas of expertise and experience that the directors on a board lack now or will lack in the future. The grid matrix is formatted with the board’s desired backgrounds listed […]
Boards During Coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has presented a number of unexpected challenges for individuals and corporations alike, and now more than ever, companies can benefit from the kind of experienced judgement that well functioning boards can provide. During these unstable times, companies will benefit most if the board can strike a balance between supporting and challenging the […]
