As business priorities shift, compensation committees must ensure incentive plans continue to reward the right executive behaviors and outcomes.
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Aligning Executive Compensation and Strategy Execution Shifts
Governance Resources | Oct 2026 | Jannice Koors | NACD
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The Business Case for Milestone-Based Stock Awards
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High-profile executive compensation plans based on milestones are making headlines. Here’s what you need to know.
Non-GAAP Measures in Executive Compensation
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A concise look at the pros and cons of using non-GAAP measures in executive pay plans.
How Talent Strategy and Leadership Development Can Strengthen Corporate Culture
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How boards can build talent management processes, recognition and rewards systems, and succession plans that support corporate culture.
Salary Compression: The Squeeze is On
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Salary compression is once again a challenge for organizations. Here’s what you need to know and how to address the problem.
Good Corporate Governance Should Start with Boards’ Own Performance
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This article from Board Agenda helps redefine good board governance and explain why directors are being held to the highest standards.
Business Culture and the Rewards System
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Creating a culture of performance begins with people. Here’s how boards can think about reward systems to align culture and compensation.
Corporate Culture and the Board
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Former Pearl Meyer Chairman David Swinford commented on a WSJ article about corporate culture through the lens of his boardroom experience.
Supporting Culture Through Compensation, Recognition, and Reward Systems
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NACD Blue Ribbon Commissioner David Swinford discusses the role of compensation in the 2017 BRC report “Culture as a Corporate Asset.”
Understanding Strategy While Maintaining Compensation Consultant Independence
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How can a consultant dig deep into an organization’s strategy, but maintain an outsider’s perspective?
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