Boards & Corporate Governance

Don’t over-rely on a chief information security officer: Every board member must learn cybersecurity.

Regulators want better cybersecurity oversight by corporate boards. Here’s how to find a qualified expert director.

Leaders can avoid labor disputes by communicating with employees and seeking their input in corporate governance.

Research on stock buybacks does not find evidence that the practice results in the economic costs that critics allege.

Corporate downfalls offer a warning about the risks of trading competitive advantages for short-term financial gains.

The CARE model is a road map for increasing diversity among organizations’ board members and assessing boards’ impact.

MIT SMR’s fall 2022 issue includes articles on board refreshment, collaborative relationships, and management skills.

This issue of MIT SMR focuses on customer relationships and their connection to innovation and value.

Joint ventures are key to meeting strategic objectives — but neglecting governance puts JVs and their shareholders at risk.

Many companies are just going through the motions of recruiting more diverse board members. That needs to change.

An empowered strategic integrity function is key to developing a more proactive and systemic approach to governance.

Having different social media identities for different sets of stakeholders is no longer possible.

Craft a plan for the last 100 days before a CEO’s departure to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

This issue of MIT SMR looks at corporate values and purpose, risk management, and the role of the CFO in acquisitions.

When CFOs have greater influence, companies are less likely to destroy value by overpaying for acquisitions.

A panel of AI experts weighs in on whether responsible AI should be at the top of leaders’ management agendas.

New research highlights that sustainable management is a fundamental business practice, not just a modern trend.

The financial industry’s use of ownership and board membership statistics to measure diversity is insufficient.

Having a minority stake in a business partnership doesn’t always mean having fewer rights.

Corporate leaders should put environmental, social, and governance issues at the center of the quarterly earnings call.