How Executives Should Engage with the Board

There’s one major rule for executives to lay a strong foundation with the board: no surprises, says board and C-suite member Peggy Foran.

Foran and NACD advisor Susan Paley discuss the who, what, when, where, why, and how of executive engagement with the board, including what boards expect from executives, how executives can effectively prepare for board and committee meetings, and the key elements that foster a strong board-management relationship.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guests: Peggy Foran, chief governance officer, senior vice president, and corporate secretary of Prudential Financial and a board member at Orion Group Holdings

NACD Resources:

• How Boards and CEOs Can Establish a Strong Relationship
• 10 Steps to a Better Board Partnership

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