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From Awareness to Data Stewardship: Building Trustworthy Foundations for AI
This comprehensive guide from the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence Advisory Council cuts through AI hype to provide public company directors with practical frameworks, investor expectations, and board-ready tools needed to transition from basic AI awareness to disciplined strategic stewardship that delivers measurable value and stakeholder trust.
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We’re joined by today’s leaders who are reimagining solutions to problems, influencing business, and taking action around key corporate governance topics—and find out what they believe is key to driving excellence.
Macroeconomic Trends for Boards
Nasdaq’s Phil Mackintosh and Michael Normyle provide an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic trends for board and executive leaders.
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Closing the Trust Gap: How Board Expertise Drives Stakeholder Confidence
In an era of declining trust, boards play a critical role in restoring stakeholder confidence—starting with their own expertise and culture. The latest blog from the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence explores practical insights to help strengthen board credibility and oversight.
Read the ArticleClarion Calls, Whisper Warnings, and the Signals Killing CEO Tenures
Why do CEO tenures keep shrinking? Ed Magee, Chair of NACD Nashville, explores how boards misread four critical signals—normal noise, whisper warnings, clarion calls, and siren songs—and how better signal discipline can strengthen CEO longevity and governance effectiveness.
Read the ArticleGoverning Through Complexity: How Boards Can Strengthen Resilience in a Volatile Global Risk Era
Persistent global risk and rapid technological change are reshaping the demands on board oversight. To help directors adapt, the Center convened a panel of experts to examine practical approaches to governing through uncertainty.
Read the ArticleFuture-Ready Boards View Employees as Value Drivers
Amid today's tech revolution, the most significant opportunity for competitive advantage lies not in technology itself, but in the people empowered to use it. Expert panelists explored what future-ready boards must do to remain strategically agile without losing long-term focus.
Read the ArticlePlaying the Procedural Card in Corporate Chess
Corporate governance is increasingly shaped by proceduralization—the reliance on formal rules and processes as proxies for accountability. While this trend promises transparency, it also risks turning governance into performance. Explore how boards can integrate expertise without sacrificing meaningful oversight.
Read the ArticlePost-Proxy Season Trends in Corporate Activism: A Strategic Recalibration
The 2025 season revealed significant shifts in shareholder engagement and governance practices. For board members, understanding these developments is essential to effectively address evolving investor expectations, regulatory complexity, and the rise in off-cycle activism.
Read the ArticleBoard Governance in 2025: Three Pillars for Navigating Complexity with Confidence
Boards are navigating a business landscape that has undergone rapid transformation. To keep pace with this era of exponential acceleration, the Center convened a panel of experts to identify three essential pillars for modern board leadership in 2025.
Read the ArticleThe Power and Profit of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
ESOPs are complex—but for companies willing to invest in the long game, they can be powerful tools for value creation and employee wealth. Explore the strategic case for ESOP adoption and gain insights on evaluating, implementing, and governing ESOPs effectively.
Read the ArticleWhat It Takes to Lead in the Boardroom: Insights for Prospective Directors
For those considering a board seat, understanding how to shape and sustain a strong board culture is essential. Expert panelists offer practical strategies on how prospective directors can contribute meaningfully to board effectiveness and organizational success.
Read the ArticleUnlocking the CLO’s Strategic Value: What Boards Should Be Asking
Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) often find their insights underutilized in the boardroom. But in an era where ethics, compliance, and organizational values are under constant scrutiny, the CLO’s voice is critical.
Read the ArticleWhat 200 Leaders Decided About AI in Brussels, And What It Means for Your Boardroom
Drawing on insights from leaders at the 2026 Digital Trust Summit in Brussels, this readout shares practical questions boards should be asking to help strengthen AI oversight and build organizational trust.
Read the ArticleTechnology Doesn’t Scale, Culture Does
AI success isn't a technology challenge—it's a culture and leadership challenge. The latest blog from the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence explores why boards that build trust are better positioned to turn AI experimentation into enterprise value.
Read the Article7-Point Framework for Boards and CEOs to Govern AI-Powered Transformation
Effective governance starts with the right questions. During a recent roundtable hosted by the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, Abhi Shah, Founder, CEO, and Board Member, shared a framework to equip boards and management to effectively govern an AI-powered transformation.
Download the GuideBoard Perspectives on Navigating the AI Revolution
The transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) like significant technological innovations that came before it, is at once exciting and alarming.
Read the ArticleBoard Strategies for Integrating Social Responsibility in Supply Chain Management
Explore five ways boards can embed ethical sourcing, workforce well-being, and AI transparency into resilient supply chain governance.
Read the ArticleSustainability Reporting that Heightens Trust and Board Awareness
In a complex business environment, boards’ oversight of enterprise risk management can benefit from an integrated reporting structure.
Read the ArticleCrafting the ‘G’ in ESG: Accountability in the Boardroom
With corporate sustainability on the rise, investors and stakeholders are increasingly looking at ESG initiatives from companies across the globe. Recent developments, including the signing of The Inflation Reduction Act, suggests the need for boards and leaders to remain educated on evolving sustainability perspectives as well as tools and strategies to meet new expectations.
Read the ArticleSupply Chain Challenges and New Perspectives on Resilience: Elevating the 'S' in ESG
As businesses continue to grapple with a dynamic global landscape, Nasdaq and Sephora leaders discuss how a clear and innovative corporate culture can help build supply chain resilience.
Read the ArticleNasdaq Quarterly ESG Report: Preparing for an Uncertain Future
As companies prepare remarks for the Q2 2022 earnings season, our latest trends and insights report summarizes our findings into five key ESG topics.
Read the ReportCould the CHRO Be the New ‘It’ Role for the Boardroom?
In a world of growing competition and technology advancements, people have come to the forefront as a critical asset and an authentic competitive advantage. It is a critical time for CHROs to have a seat at the board table.
Read the ArticleNavigating ESG in a Volatile World
International governance, board leadership, and public policy specialists engage in discussion about the board’s role in navigating ESG in times of volatility, maintaining focus on sustainability, and the evolving impact on good governance.
Watch the VideoSustainability in Food-Waste Reduction Biotechnology: A Critical Review
Aidan Mouat’s critical review applies the principles of the circular economy to the broader context of biotechnology innovations for food-waste reduction. The evaluation of sustainability and relationship to the food-waste management hierarchy are discussed with relevance to recent innovations in biotransformation of food waste and food-waste prevention.
Read the ArticleInviting Diverse Voices to Speak Up in the Boardroom
Board members share how boards can ensure that every director feels free to contribute with their unique perspectives in the boardroom to strengthen a cohesive corporate strategies.
Read the ArticleBest Practices for Welcoming Diverse Board Members
Based on insights from CEOs and board members at Zoom and Sonos, the ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’ Insights Council share best practices for finding and welcoming first-time board members with diverse backgrounds.
Read the ArticleBoards Need More Women: Here’s How to Get There
A diverse set of skills, knowledge and perspectives in the boardroom can make a board stronger. PwC leaders share strategies and insights to increase women’s representation at the board level and support women’s career growth.
Read the ArticleWhy Companies Have a Responsibility to Advance Equity
Starbucks Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer Dennis Brockman joins Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks for an update the company’s inclusion and diversity strategy and to discuss why companies have a responsibility to advance equity.
Watch the VideoDE&I and Boards: Building a Diverse Network
Boards that are intentional and strategic about their refreshment processes and succession planning, that go beyond their traditional networks to establish a diverse pipeline of potential directors, will be better able to represent their stakeholders, customers, employees, and communities—and be best positioned to help their organizations compete in the global market.
Read the ArticleCorporate Responses to Legal Risks and the Evolution of Consulting Firms
Boards face a growing challenge in managing legal risk—when to embed expertise via specialist directors and when to rely on consultants. Explore the most effective approaches to blending expert input with strong board judgment and accountability.
Read the ArticleThe Digital Duty of Care for AI and Cyber Resilience
As AI and cyber risks become enterprise‑wide concerns, boards are redefining their duty of care to include ethical AI governance and digital resilience. This article explores how directors can move beyond technical oversight to embed accountability, protect enterprise value, and ensure human judgment remains central in an increasingly automated world.
Read the ArticleNavigating Tariff Turbulence: Board Strategies for Supply Chain Optimization
This guide outlines nine actionable strategies boards can use to challenge and support management in deploying tariff optimization strategies to help unlock capital for innovation, enhance financial performance, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Read the ArticleA New Era of U.S. Federal Technology Policy: Best Practices for Boards
Explore how boards can navigate shifting U.S. federal technology policy, with practical guidance on responsible cybersecurity and AI oversight amid deregulation and rapid innovation.
Read the ArticleEnterprise Risk Management for Next-Gen Boards
Is your board equipped with the knowledge and tools to navigate today's complex risk landscape and turn risks into opportunities? Discover insights from interviews with global board members and corporate governance leaders about the evolving role of board members in enterprise risk management (ERM).
Enterprise Risk Management for Next-Gen BoardsBoard Priorities in a Geopolitical Landscape
Boards and executives must adapt to effectively lead amid a world where national security, economic policy, and supply chain resilience are deeply intertwined. Explore key insights and boardroom takeaways from our recent webinar.
Read the ArticleOne Year Later: The Impact of SEC Cybersecurity Regulations
As we approach the one-year mark since the implementation of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s cybersecurity disclosure rules, it is imperative for board directors to understand the evolving landscape and strategic implications these rules present.
Read the ArticleRedefining Resilience: Building Board Resilience During Challenging Times
Leading through turbulent times requires preparedness, foresight, and adaptability. Nasdaq and RANE hosted a summit, during which cyber, geopolitics, compliance, and security experts shared lessons learned for board members with practical takeaways for building board resilience and staying ahead of the risk landscape.
Read the RecapGeopolitical Risk: Best Practices in Enterprise Risk Management
Discover key takeaways from our recent webinar to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of geopolitical risk.
Read the ArticleThe Cybersecurity Landscape: What Should the Board Know about Disclosures and Requirements?
Chris Hetner, Senior Cyber Risk Advisor at NACD discusses what directors need to know about the latest cyber disclosures.
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Chevron Ruling’s Implications for Companies and Boards
Board Effectiveness: A Practical Approach to Corporate Governance 2024
Emerging Issues for Boards in an Evolving Business Landscape
Back to Basics: Focusing on Board Service in an Era of Noise
Embedding Effectiveness in the Boardroom
How Disruptive Technologies Can Lead to Better Boards
Boardroom of the Future: Success of Lifelong Learners in a Changing World
The Boardroom of the Future: 4 Methods for Effective Succession Planning and Long-term Strategy
Preparing for the 2023 Proxy Season Amid New Pay Versus Performance Requirements
Boardroom of the Future: 5 Predictions for the Coming Decade
The Changing Leadership Styles of Supply Chain Executives
Boardroom of the Future: 5 Predictions for the Coming Decade
The Changing Leadership Styles of Supply Chain Executives
Digital Transformation: What Corporate Directors Need to Know
3 Ways to Boost Career Development in a Hybrid World
The Overlooked Weapon in the War for Talent
Trust: The New Currency for Business
Succession Planning: Preparations for the Inevitable
The ‘North Star’ for Directors in Executing Good Governance
Could the CHRO Be the New ‘It’ Role for the Boardroom?
Navigating ESG in a Volatile World
Next Steps for Boards on Sustainability
The Value of ESG Experts on Future Corporate Boards
The Rise of ESG 3.0: How the Future of ESG Can Deliver Better Results
ESG Made a Major Leap in 2021: How to Understand the Landscape
The Board and Management’s Role in Assessing Third-Party Risk
The Role of the Board in Preparing for Extraordinary Risk
5 Steps for the Boardroom Community to Address Heightened Privacy and Cyber Risk Oversight
Data Privacy: A Business Imperative for Boards & Leaders That May Contribute to Market Recovery
Resilience Requires a Modern Path to Board-Level Cyber, Privacy and Data Risk Governance
Creating Cyber-Certainty in an Uncertain World
Managing Volatility and Cyber Preparedness in Times of Turmoil
The Biggest Challenges Facing Companies Today When It Comes To Protecting Their And Data
2024 Leadership Summit: Board Effectiveness And Why Governance Is Strategic
2024 Leadership Summit: How Technology & AI Are Impacting Humanity And Capitalism
2024 Leadership Summit: Driving Value - The Business Case For Stakeholder Investments
2024 Leadership Summit: A Conversation With 2024's Most Just Company
Nasdaq x Equilar Business Leadership Forum: Tying Board Composition to Performance
Equilar x Nasdaq Business Leadership Forum: Effectively Driving ESG Strategy
Equilar x Nasdaq Business Leadership Forum: Welcome Remarks with Nelson Griggs
State of the Boardroom: Supply Chain Risk-Resilience, Disclosure, and Investor Expectations
From Exposure to Oversight: What Boards Need to Know About AI Risk and Governance
Digital Assets & Always On Markets: What Boards Must Know for the Next Era of Capital Markets
The New Proxy Playbook: Practical Board Oversight After the 2026 Regulatory Shift
State of the Boardroom: Global Risk, Crisis Management and Strengthening Resilience
State of the Boardroom: The Intersection of Governance and Innovation
Boardroom Briefing: Mastering the Interplay of AI and Cybersecurity
Sustainable Strategies: Empowering Boards for Corporate Impact
Post-Proxy Season Trends in Corporate Activism
Boardroom Stewardship in the Climate Crisis
Cyber Risk and the Board: Trends and Tools in Cybersecurity and Its Oversight
An ERM Approach to Geopolitical Risks and Uncertainty
Cybersecurity Governance: Risk, Strategy, and Disclosures
Global Corporate Governance Series: Independence, Trust, and the Board's Role in Solving Problems
Athena Alliance: The Role of the Corporate Secretary
Athena Alliance: Strategic Considerations for Boards and CEOs - Pre & Post IPOs
Nasdaq IPO Series: Considerations for the Post IPO Board
Nasdaq IPO Series: How to Build a First Class Pre-IPO Board
Athena Alliance: Nasdaq IPO Series - Pre-IPO Visibility and Communications
About the Insights Council
The Insights Council contributes to shaping the strategic direction of the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence by identifying and addressing matters of significance related to boardroom governance.
This includes consistent collaboration to generate meaningful thought leadership, promote community, and participate in idea exchange.
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