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Board Evaluation Best Practices: From Insight to Impact 9 min read This handbook outlines practical approaches boards can use to design evaluation processes that generate meaningful insight, foster candid dialogue and drive continuous improvement.
2026 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index Now in its 41st year, the U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the latest data and trends in board composition, board governance practices and director compensation among S&P 500 companies.
The Four Stages of the CEO-Board Relationship Each stage of a CEO’s tenure requires pivotal shifts in their thinking and behaviors to successfully navigate the evolving board-CEO dynamic. Here’s our advice.
The AI Reckoning: Why Marketers Think 2026 Is a Make-or-Break Year 7 min read Spencer Stuart surveyed leading CMOs about the impact AI is having on talent, teams and ways of working.
Leadership Will Define Winners in the Data Center Sector 4 min read Going forward, executive teams will need to be able to lead amid greater scale, complexity and strategic interdependence to keep pace with the demands.
From disruption to dividends: How leaders can harness the power of AI 5 min read We learn why CEOs should spearhead their organisation’s AI-led business transformation by rethinking business models, talent and governance while also supporting the workforce through rapid change.
Board Leader Succession Planning: 4 Essential Steps for Chair and Lead Director Transitions 7 min read The independent board leader is the lynchpin to an effective board, but transitions are too often left to chance. Here’s how boards can up their transition game.
Creating Value with CEO Succession Planning: Why Private Equity Needs a New Leadership Approach 7 min read As deals get bigger, holds get longer and exit paths become less predictable, PE firms that prepare for succession in advance can reduce disruption, protect momentum and preserve exit value.
Transformation at Scale: Using Collaborative Learning to Accelerate Change 5 min read Collaborative learning helps break down barriers, change leader behaviors and build critical skills. Here’s how it can help organizations drive transformation.