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The Four Stages of the CEO-Board Relationship: It evolves over time.
Each stage of a CEO’s tenure requires pivotal shifts in their thinking and behaviors to successfully navigate the evolving board-CEO dynamic. Here’s our advice.
2026 Spencer Stuart Board Index New Director Snapshot
Read our analysis of the backgrounds of the 2026 class of S&P 500 new directors and how their backgrounds are evolving.
Board Evaluation Best Practices: From Insight to Impact, 2026 U.S. Edition
This handbook outlines practical approaches boards can use to design evaluation processes that generate meaningful insight, foster candid dialogue and drive continuous improvement.
Nominating and Governance Committee Chair Priorities: 2026 and Beyond
Spencer Stuart’s annual survey of nominating/governance committee chairs finds board composition and succession planning hold firm as top committee priorities.
Board Leader Succession Planning: 4 Essential Steps for Chair and Lead Director Transitions
The independent board leader is the lynchpin to an effective board, but transitions are too often left to chance. Here’s how boards can up their transition game.
Why Board Evaluations Matter More Than Ever for Hospitals and Health Systems
A rigorous board evaluation can help ensure that the roles, decision-authority and competencies of a health system board are clarified and operationalized.
Six Rules for Getting C-Suite Succession Right
Developing robust C-suite succession pipelines is harder but more important than ever. Here are six rules for excelling at succession.
Becoming an Independent Director: U.S. 2026 Edition
This booklet looks at the roles and responsibilities of a board, the skills and qualifications in demand in the boardroom, and the steps involved in joining a U.S. corporate board.
The CEO Moment
Explore the latest CEO transition trends, insights and practical guidance to understand what’s shaping today’s transitions and how to make this pivotal moment count.
The CEO’s First Year Isn’t a Victory Lap. It’s the Board’s Next Test.
We highlight five board best practices for overseeing and supporting a CEO navigating their critical first year — and putting them on firm footing for long-term success.
Getting Onboarded! Six Trends Shaping New Director Appointments in Singapore
What are the attributes Singapore boards are looking for in new directors? Our analysis identifies six recruitment trends.
In Volatile Times, Select CEOs for Strategic Advantage, Not Safety
The “safe” approach to succession can be counterproductive. Here are three strategies for boards to transform CEO selection into strategic advantage.
How Corporate Secretaries Can Become Trusted Board Partners
Corporate secretaries can become trusted board advisers by adding strategic value to board succession planning and board performance assessments.
Boards Around the World: Chronicling corporate governance across the decades
Highlights from our analysis of the composition, governance practices and compensation among boards of public companies around the world.
Preparing for a Board Opportunity
This guide for experienced and first-time candidates for corporate directorships looks at how they can prepare for a board opportunity and determine if there is a mutual strong fit.
Lessons from Directors: How Boards Can Prepare for Activist Investors
What is the best way for a board to prepare for an activist investor situation? More than 175 board directors shared their answers to this question.
How Board Chairs Can Build a Connection with the CEO Based on Trust
The five key areas that can make or break the CEO and board chair relationship.
Does the Board-CEO Relationship Need a Reset?
An effective board-CEO relationship is at the heart of organizational success and requires ongoing collaboration and engagement from both sides.
Board Structure and Composition
Two new chapters look at how formal refreshment policies and regular board assessments can ensure the right board composition.
Corporate Secretaries: How to Get the Most from Your Third-Party Board Review
We've compiled best practices and practical tips to help corporate secretaries help their board achieve a great outcome from third-party assessments.
