Briefings for the Boardroom
The New Compensation Dilemma
The social-media-fueled run-up of some stocks last month has compensation committees debating how much executives should be able to profit from such frenzies.
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It’s no coincidence that high-performing companies and high-performing boards often go hand in hand. But what is it that leads to stellar board performance? Highly effective boards have the right people, structure, oversight, culture and values. But it’s hard to get it right in all of these areas. That’s why boards turn to us for help. We provide an opportunity for your board members (under the leadership of the Chair) to stand back, in a confidential and neutral setting, and reflect objectively on their expectations, contributions, and impact, talk openly about issues and concerns and finding ways to improve how the board operates. Specially we work with you to:
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Today’s CEO looks very different from CEOs of the past. Before, CEOs only had to improve performance as they ran the business. Today, CEOs must drive performance while transforming their organization, enabling it to win tomorrow. And lead beyond their organization to influence society as a whole. We help you find the right leaders who have the right skills and competencies to thrive through disruption, who are motivated by your purpose and strategy and who fit with your culture. We work with you to:
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