A Year in the Life of a Director

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a board member?

In this episode, Rob Galford and Susan Paley examine what a typical year looks like for public company directors. They discuss board calendars, agenda setting, best practices to avoid asymmetric information, and how to improve the experience of being a board member.

Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor

Guest: Robert M. Galford, lead independent director, Forrester Research; managing partner, Center for Leading Organizations

NACD Resources:

• Modernizing the Boardroom: Rethinking Meetings for Real Impact (event)
• Director FAQ: Setting the Board Calendar and Meeting Agendas

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What is BoardVision?

BoardVision™, the official podcast of NACD, engages directors, aspiring directors, CEOs, executives, and the broader business community on significant issues facing corporate boards. Produced by the Directorship magazine team, the podcast is available on the third Wednesday of every month.

In each episode, NACD speaks with industry leaders and governance experts to explore the stories and challenges of what it means to be a successful director.