REPORTS, WHITEPAPERS & DIRECTOR BRIEFINGS

Looking for the latest research or a briefing on a key topic? Keen to explore best practice guides or read a case study? Board Agenda has compiled a selection of useful resources from industry bodies, regulators, academics and professional advisory firms from around the world in a simple-to-use directory.

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Resources

Brought to you by FGS Global

A hard job getting harder: The board's role in a rewired world

The role of director is demanding intellectually, ethically and strategically. FGS interviewed 175 experts and polled 20,000 people.

Brought to you by Diligent

Executive Compensation in 2025

This report, from Diligent Market Intelligence, assesses quantitative data and looks at executive compensation trends.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Chief people officer focus: 2026 agenda—becoming an enterprise CPO

Heidrick & Struggles report on four suggested priorities from leading CPOs for building executional excellence and strategic influence.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart UK Board Index 2025

The 2025 UK Spencer Stuart Board Index is a review of board composition and governance practice in the largest 150 companies in the FTSE.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Governance Guide: Becoming a Non-Executive Director

Board Agenda’s Director Reference Guide on becoming a non-executive director has insights on the NED role & advice for those considering it.

Brought to you by MindGym

Talent Management in 2025

From rethinking leadership to wrestling with AI, MindGym's report reveals the trends shaping talent strategies in 2025.

Brought to you by Forvis Mazars

C-suite barometer: outlook 2025 - Cutting through competition

Forvis Mazars gained insights from 1,700 executives across 35 countries to explore the strategic priorities of the C-suite.

Brought to you by Talent Strategy Group

Critical Roles Report 2025

This report from the Talent Strategy Group contains global insights on how companies select and manage their highest value roles.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Route to the Top 2025

Heidrick & Struggles’ report draws on an analysis of the profiles of the 1,232 CEOs at the largest companies in 27 markets.

Brought to you by Russell Reynolds Associates

The Transformation of the CEO: Global CEO Turnover Index Annual Report

Russell Reynolds’ report looks at a record year for CEO turnover, the transformation of the CEO role and pathway, and succession planning.

Brought to you by Mercer

UK Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration Handbook 2025

Mercer’s first UK Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration Handbook to analyse fee levels in the FTSE 350 and FTSE SmallCap.

Brought to you by KPMG

KPMG: Navigating boardroom’s innovation imperative 2025

This report from KPMG India considers how boards can integrate a strong innovation focus into their traditional corporate governance.

Brought to you by EY

EY: How boards can sharpen their focus on innovation

This EY report says embracing innovation requires board members to rethink why and how they engage with management and with each other.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Navigating Conflict in the Boardroom

The Director Reference Guide on conflict in the boardroom provides practical advice to ensure useful tension does not become problematic.

Brought to you by Board Agenda

Director Reference Guide: Director Onboarding

This 'Director Reference Guide' provides practical advice to allow new directors to hit the ground running.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Preparing for a Board Opportunity

This Spencer Stuart guide is designed for both experienced and first-time candidates for corporate directorships, to help them best prepare.

Brought to you by MSCI

Women on Boards and Beyond: 2023

This annual MSCI report provides an overview of the state of diversity on boards and in other corporate leadership roles.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Becoming an Independent Director (US First Edition) 2024

This Spencer Stuart guide looks at the responsibilities of a board, the skills and qualifications in demand and how to join a US board.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Route to the Top 2023

Heidrick & Struggles’ report draws on an analysis of the profiles of 1,221 CEOs at the largest companies in 27 markets.

Brought to you by ecoDa

2023 Non-Executive Director Remuneration in Europe

This research report, from ecoDa and WTW, asks if the current structure of board remuneration is adequate for Europe.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Leadership for a Complex World: Planning for the CEO of the Future 2023

What made chief executives successful in the past is no longer sufficient, write Spencer Stuart in this viewpoint.

Brought to you by Salveson Stetson Group

CFO Career Survey Report

Our survey, in December 2022, of almost 200 CFOs across the public, private and non-profit sectors found that retention is a potential issue.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Becoming a non-executive director (4th edition)

Board composition is the subject of much debate, while the role of the non-executive or independent director is becoming more onerous.

Brought to you by Sam Allen Associates

First Time Guide for Non-Executive Directors

The role of the non-executive director has never been more vital: to advise, support, challenge, and guide organisations.

Brought to you by European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)

Corporate Governance Codes – UK, Europe, International

A comprehensive list of corporate governance codes from Europe and around the world, which are on the ECGI website.