Directors & Boards articles from January 1995

Directors & Boards archives from January 1995

'If you're going to be a director ....' (Scott Paper Co.) (Transcript)
January 1, 1995... Turnaround leader Al Dunlap, in the midst of reviving Scott Paper Co., minces no words about the right things to do in the corporate boardroom. One of the biggest corporate restructurings of 1994 was accomplished at Scott Paper Co. Albert J....

Needed: directors with backbone. (directors of corporations)
January 1, 1995... Courage and the will to act are often the attributes in scarcest supply in a board member's catalog of virtues. Effective governance by any board surely depends most of all on having an outstanding group of members. The right people can make...

How reasonable are your audit fees? (corporate audit fees)
January 1, 1995... Here is a practical guide for officers and directors in evaluating their company's audit fees. Like most costs to American businesses, fees paid to independent CPA firms for their annual audits are attracting increasing scrutiny. Executives...

A prudent approach to EH&S oversight. (environmental, health and safety)
January 1, 1995... Here are guidelines for managing environmental, health, and safety concerns, particularly in three areas where good judgment can pay the greatest dividends. Environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) are not static issues. The increase in the...

Being the new kid on the block. (new board directors) (Advice to the Rookie Director)
January 1, 1995... You have ability. You have ideas. And everyone will be watching you. Here are four areas where you should be deliberate in your actions as you join a new board. Your family just moved to the area and enrolled you in a new elementary school....

What to ask before joining a board. (Advice to the Rookie Director)
January 1, 1995... Here are 10 fundamental questions that can serve as guidelines in evaluating a board invitation. Much has been written about the growing challenges confronting boards of directors today. The intensified focus of investors on board performance,...

Preparing your new directors. (includes related articles) (Advice to the Rookie Director)
January 1, 1995... Few companies do much to indoctrinate new directors, but the commitment to a thorough orientation program will pay big dividends. In life, there are many occupations and activities that we assume people are prepared for with no training...

How to evaluate the CEO. (includes related articles) (Advice to the Rookie Director)
January 1, 1995... Here are important issues that should be considered in establishing a CEO evaluation process and some practical guidance on how to proceed. A panel of 32 corporate governance experts convened by the National Association of Corporate Directors...

What to ask about compensation. (corporate compensation committee members) (Advice to the Rookie Director)
January 1, 1995... For compensation committee members, here are the key questions for determining what is expected of them and what the roles of the committee should be. Today shareholders, employees, and the general public know more about the mission and...

Getting a grip on investor relations. (Advice to the Rookie Director)
January 1, 1995... Before joining a board, evaluate the company's IR capabilities and commitment. Here are the four cornerstones of a comprehensive program. Congratulations! By becoming a member of a board of directors you have achieved one of the highest...

The HR executive's role in director recruitment. (human resources) (Panel Discussion)
January 1, 1995... From staff support to the board to acting as an intermediary with director candidates, the human resources executive has capabilities to bring to the search and selection process. SpencerStuart historically has worked closely with the chief...

Wishes vs. reality in pay practices. (CEO and director compensation)
January 1, 1995... How do outside directors feel about CEO compensation? How do they think their own pay should be determined? We surveyed the outside directors of 100 New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange firms to find out. We also examined the...