Shareholder Activism

Editor’s Note: Activism Run Amok

Unnecessary shareholder activism is a solution in search of a problem.

Is Your Board Ready for a New Era of Shareholder Activism?

Activists are launching more campaigns, and they are finding more success.In the first half of 2022, 37% of shareholder activist campaigns were conducted...

When Stress Strikes the Boardroom

Eight characteristics of the courageous board.Airline pilots and anesthesiologists have been known to quip that their professions involve “90% boredom and 10% sheer terror.”...

Preparing for Shareholder Activism on Political Spending

The board should be ready to address shareholder concerns about political spending in advance of the company’s annual meeting. Directors can benefit from working closely...

The Right Stuff

Boards are rethinking director qualifications. Last year Lauren Smith placed a director onto a Fortune 500 board. It was something the executive search professional had...