Publications
Research from The Conference Board is objective and impactful. We provide an in-depth understanding of today's critical business issues, and explore solutions that improve the performance of organizations and their leaders.
Corporate Leadership
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The Role of the Board in Risk Oversight
August 2010 | Executive Action Report
This is the first in a series of four studies developed in collaboration with Davis Polk & Wardwell to provide guidelines and examples to member companies of The Conference Board on emerging practices following the SEC enhanced disclosure reform.
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Board Leadership Structure
August 2010 | Executive Action Report
This Director Notes is the second in a series of four studies developed in collaboration with Davis Polk & Wardwell to provide guidelines and examples to member companies of The Conference Board on emerging practices following the SEC enhanced disclosure
Economies, Markets & Value Creation
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Goals and Incentives for a New Day
August 2010 | Executive Action Report
With resources scarce and the future uncertain, small and midsize companies are taking advantage of the business lull in 2010 to reset their goals and incentive-reward systems.
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Opening up to Open Innovation
August 2010 | Executive Action Report
This new Conversation Starter by Howard Muson continues a series of discussions that we have commissioned about the nature of innovation in small- and mid-market firms
High-Performing Organizations
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Risk and Security in Corporate Supply Chain Networks: Moving From Operational to Strategic Concern
June 2010 | Executive Action Report
Supply chain risk management is a critical strategic activity that should take center stage in the decision making of any corporation
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Supply Chain Benchmarking; Process and Methodology
June 2010 | Council Perspectives
Supply chain operations within an organization should be constantly reviewed to identify where improvements can be made.
Human Capital
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Mind the Gap: Overcoming Organisational Barriers
to Develop Inclusive Leaders
August 2010 | Council Perspectives
This report looks at the challenges Diversity and Inclusion (D&I),Talent Management, and Leadership Development professionals face in creating a corporate culture that embraces D&I as a core leadership trait, one that permeates functions and business unit
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Fitting the Work to the Worker: Recruiting, Engaging, and Retaining Employees with Disabilities
August 2010 | Executive Action Report
This year is the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. What are the barriers to and benefits of hiring and retaining people with disabilities?
