Heidrick & Struggles Governance Letter

Dealmakers wanted
By Lee Hanson and Robert S. Rollo
What directors expect of their board colleagues who have M&A experience — including such special roles as reality-testing the financials, slowing the deal momentum, and even being the bearer of bad news to management.

Directors Roster
Sponsored by Heidrick & Struggles

Roster: Tracking of 90 directors added to 77 company boards from January-March 2010.

Columnists

Quiddities By Hoffer Kaback
Celebrities on boards: A stock price bump at election, says a new study… but, then what?

Sutton's Laws By Gary Sutton
Whimsies, fads, and lipstick on pigs: Stay focused, and stick with what’s important.

Legal Brief By Doug Raymond
Going off the GRId: There are sound reasons why boards should not blindly follow the new RiskMetrics model.

In Memoriam By Donald Frey
‘Hangers on,’ ‘slow leakers,’ and other atrocities: This is what ugly succession planning looks like. A classic article and author from the archives.

Risk Matters By Evan Rosenberg
FCPA ups the risk: The need to have a dynamic compliance program to combat corruption is absolutely urgent.

Evidence & Perspectives By Ralph A. Walkling
Foundation principles of good governance: Drexel’s Director’s Dialogue 2010 truly brought together theory and practice.

Compensation at Work By Robin A. Ferracone and Todd M. Gershkowitz
Here are the important criteria boards should apply when selecting an independent compen-sation consultant.

Departments

From the Chairman By Robert Rock
Back to school: It’s time to see if this ‘old dog’ can learn some new tricks.

Editor's Note By Jim Kristie
The board as a black box: Why we went in search of who speaks for the board.

BONUS SUPPLEMENT Boardroom Briefing — M&A and the Board 2010
As deal activity begins to mount, this special report examines board readiness for the next wave of growth.

Cover Story & Features

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