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

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Strategic Oversight in Supply Chain Management: A Guide for Corporate Boards 2025

This guide from Board Agenda and Forvis Mazars looks at how to build a purposeful supply chain that supports the strategy of your business.

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Director Reference Guide: Risk Management

This Board Agenda Director Reference Guide focuses on the role of the board in ensuring risk is adequately identified, assessed and managed.

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EY 2025 Geostrategic Outlook

This EY report aims to identify three core themes for the top 10 geopolitical risks that will reshape transformation agendas in 2025.

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NACD 2025 Governance Outlook

This annual report from NACD in the US is intended to offer practical guidance on critical topics to help boards build effective governance.

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Director Reference Guide: Conducting An Effective Board Evaluation

This Board Agenda reference guide shows how to conduct an effective evaluation and implement the results for continuous improvement in board performance.

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Diligent Institute 2025 risk and opportunity outlook

This Diligent whitepaper provides an overview of four critical topics: generative AI, cybersecurity, geopolitical risk, financial fraud.

Director Reference Guide: Key Board Committees

This guide outlines the specific tasks of board committees, created for the effective management of broad and diverse responsibilities.

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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.

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Review of Corporate Governance Reporting 2024

This annual review of corporate governance reporting from the Financial Reporting Council showcases examples of good reporting.

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Nasdaq 2024 Global Governance Pulse

This Nasdaq report offers a comprehensive view of corporate governance trends and practices and anticipated 2025 board priorities.

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US 2024 Spencer Stuart Board Index

The US Spencer Stuart Board Index examines latest data and trends in S&P 500 board composition, governance practices and compensation.

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Securing Digital Supply Chains

This Forvis Mazars report details how a risk-based approach to cybersecurity allows organisations to build better business resilience.

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Demystifying AI: What does it really mean for the boardroom?

Diligent and Board Agenda’s report covers: AI integration and risk management; ethics; regulation; AI literacy; and AI-powered GRC.

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C-suite barometer: outlook 2024 - UK data insights

The C-suite barometer 2024 from Forvis Mazars explores the strategic priorities on the C-suite’s agenda and expected market trends.

Brought to you by Heidrick & Struggles

Board Monitor UK 2024

This report is part of Heidrick & Struggles’ long-standing study of trends in board composition in countries around the world.

Brought to you by Spencer Stuart

Measure of Leadership: CEOs and Directors on Navigating Change 2024

Spencer Stuart asked more than 2,000 CEOs and directors about a range of topics, and surveyed more than 1,200 employees in the US and UK.

Brought to you by ACCA

Global Economic Conditions Survey Report: Q2, 2024

The Global Economic Conditions Survey, carried out jointly by ACCA and IMA, is a regular economic survey of accountants around the world.

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Corporate board directors (PwC pulse survey) 2024

This PwC Pulse Survey surveyed 673 executives/board members from Fortune 1000 and private companies about the current business environment.

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UK Economic Outlook July 2024

This PwC report explores the viability of the government’s ambition to achieve the ‘highest sustained growth in the G7’.

Brought to you by OECD

OECD Employment Outlook 2024: The Net-Zero Transition and the Labour Market

The OECD Employment Outlook 2024 looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries.

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Sustainability in the Spotlight: The Balancing Act of ESG 2024

This survey, by Spencer Stuart and the Diligent Institute, asked directors about their companies’ sustainability strategies and oversight.

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EY CEO Outlook Pulse Survey (April 2024)

Subtitled: ‘CEOs juggle transformation priorities – the art of taking back control’, this is the quarterly EY survey of 1,200 CEOs globally.

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ICGN Investor Viewpoint - Artificial intelligence: An engagement guide

ICGN: Investors expect companies to effectively navigate AI-related challenges whilst maximising the benefits of AI integration.

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Global Corporate Governance Trends for 2024

Russell Reynolds Associates shares its ninth annual report on what corporate governance trends to watch in 2024.

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Views on Board Governance 2024

This survey, from Protiviti, BoardProspects and Broadridge, offers insights regarding board priorities, performance and governance practices.