Beyond the Boardroom: How Corporate Directors Gain Insight

Diligent Institute surveyed directors to find out how they prepared for board meetings.

Key findings

65%

of directors spend time gathering independent
information to prep for board meetings

79%

spend time talking to other board members to prepare for board meetings

87%

spend time talking to management to prepare for board meetings

64%

read governance thought leadership or best practices to prep for board meetings

Boards & governance

How do corporate directors gain insight?

This study looks at the types of information directors seek as they prepare for board meetings, how they feel about what they receive from their management teams, and where else they turn for insights and education. The results help elucidate directors’ meeting preparation practices for those who work with boards on a regular basis – including CEOs, General Counsels, Corporate Secretaries, and other governance professionals. This report also reveals opportunities for these actors to re-examine their board information and communication models.

Beyond the boardroom: how corporate directors gain insight report

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Beyond the Boardroom: How Corporate Directors Gain Insight

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Beyond the Boardroom: How Corporate Directors Gain Insight

Diligent Institute surveyed directors to find out how they prepared for board meetings.

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Beyond the Boardroom: How Corporate Directors Gain Insight

Diligent Institute surveyed directors to find out how they prepared for board meetings.

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