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A practical primer on fiduciary duties, conflicts, committee responsibilities, and the governance signals boards expect—designed for directors, chairs, and advisory candidates.

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Boardroom discussing annual leadership priorities

Governance7 min read

Leadership forecast: disciplined execution in 2026

What boards and CEOs are prioritizing this year based on late-2025 outlooks from global leadership advisers: cash discipline, AI governance, and succession clarity.

Risk committee reviewing incident playbooks

Governance8 min read

Risk committees tighten incident playbooks

Drawing from late-2025 risk briefings, here is the updated playbook risk committees are adopting for 2026.

Board members reviewing private capital strategy

Composite case study8 min read

Private capital boards reset incentives

Late-2025 sponsor briefings point to tighter board incentives, faster refresh cycles, and clearer committee charters for 2026.

Governance team reviewing AI model map

Governance8 min read

AI oversight frameworks boards can trust

Drawing on late-2025 governance briefings, here is a board-ready template to control AI risk without stalling product velocity.

Board members reviewing risk briefing materials

Governance9 min read

Board risk briefings that inform decisions

How to structure board-level risk updates for clarity, escalation discipline, and faster decisions without exposing sensitive company details.

Board and executives reviewing succession plans

Governance7 min read

Succession readiness for volatile quarters

Board outlooks from December 2025 reinforced a simple point: succession is an operating discipline, not an annual discussion.

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We assemble researchers, operators, and assessors to keep your mandate on track. Expect a calibrated shortlist within weeks.

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Week 1Intake & scope lock

Mandate alignment, success signals, and eligibility clarity.

Week 2Outreach & screening

Confidential outreach, operator-led screen, role fit check.

Week 3Shortlist calibration

Dual-sided feedback, refined shortlist, committee readout.

Week 4Final readiness

References, governance checks, and introduction scheduling.