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Shareholder Engagement Practices that Support Stronger Investor Relations

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Core Oversight Topics

Strengthen Shareholder Engagement for Boardroom Success

Shareholder engagement, the communication process between an organization’s board of directors and its shareholders, benefits from proactive engagement. This approach helps build stronger relationships and makes sure shareholders are informed and involved in key decisions.

It’s crucial for boards to anticipate and respond to issues that might arise if the company is targeted by growing shareholder activism. NACD resources prepare directors with the knowledge and best practices for effective engagement.

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Board Strategy in a New Era of Activism

Ensure board readiness and effective company response in an increasingly dynamic activism “market."

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Key Resources

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Podcast

Boards and Shareholders: A Conversation with Nell Minow

Shareholders increasingly have a voice in how companies operate. How can boards better listen to and work with shareholders to improve corporate value?
Governance Outlook

The Future of the Audit Committee: How Effectiveness Can Enhance Trust

Learn how transparency and proactive oversight can prepare organizations for the challenges of 2025.
Governance Outlook

Building Long-Term Value: Insights from Leading Investors

Leading institutional investors reveal what matters most to them.
Governance Outlook

Climate Change and Corporate Governance: Navigating 2025 and Beyond

Explore the challenges and opportunities these frameworks present for directors and management teams, including double materiality, ESG data integration, and global compliance strategies.
Director Essentials

Board-Shareholder Engagement Focusing on Strategy

Read takeaways for 2024 proxy season, supported by NACD’s survey data.
Governance Outlook

Lessons for Directors from the First Universal Proxy Card Campaigns

Review top four lessons directors should know for the 2024 proxy season.

Tools for Success

Practical tools, templates, and more to put into action at your next meeting.

BOARDROOM TOOL

Board Strategy in a New Era of Activism

Explore the board’s role in navigating activist pressures and public scrutiny.
Boardroom Tools

Investor Climate Dialogue Checklist

Prepare for investor discussions about climate change.
Boardroom Tool

Investor Expectations of Board Leaders

Review investors and pension fundsʼ views on board composition, overboarding, refreshment, and board leadership.

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Editorʼs Picks

A review of roles and expectations including board composition and leadership from the investorʼs POV.

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

No-Regret Moves for Boards in a Turbulent Proxy Season

Navigate investor uncertainty and new SEC guidance to strengthen proxy season strategy.
Online Exclusive

Making the Most of the Annual Meeting

Embrace investor engagement during proxy season to gain valuable insight.
Online Exclusive

The Importance of Investor Relations to the Board

Why one director views investor relations as vital to the future of any company.
Online Exclusive

Evaluating Executive Pay Programs Through the Lens of a Critical Shareholder Can Enhance Program Effectiveness and Resilience

Understand how an activist investor may evaluate an executive compensation program.
Directorship Magazine

How Extended Holding Periods Are Reshaping Private Equity Strategies

Learn how private equity is responding to extended holding periods.
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The New Age of Shareholder Activism

Explore why today’s boards must stay ready for issue-driven investor campaigns.