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The need for greater international experience in boardrooms, especially in the U.S., has long been talked about, but with little real progress. Even S&P 500 boards remain very insular today. Yet the rapid globalization of markets seen over the past few decades will seem modest compared to the coming boom as new countries become top world economies.

Board succession planning is straightforward and the outcomes reached through objective analysis, dialogue and debate, will ultimately yield a governance body that mirrors the needs of the business and the people it serves.

The marked increase in Chinese acquisitions of Western industrial firms is a natural consequence of China’s emergence onto the global economic stage.

There is no longer much doubt that we are living and working in a time of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty.

In a world characterized by rapid change and increasing levels of complexity and uncertainty, asset management companies see new threats of disruption on the horizon.

Board Effectiveness Reviews. The energy boom that ran for much of the first half of the decade generated both record revenues and ready access to capital that was often collateralized with oil marked at $90 or more per barrel.

It’s no surprise that, over the past five years, U.S. companies have been busy adjusting their global strategy and talent to better align with long-term growth opportunities.

Part I of our Path to the Boardroom series addresses the thorough preparation required to begin the process.

Part II of our Path to the Boardroom series shares successful strategies for meeting the unique challenges of interviewing for a directorship.

Part III of our Path to the Boardroom series offers guidance on getting off to a good start as a new director.