Campaign group Women Corporate Directors has published a list of practical recommendations aimed at increasing the number of women in boardrooms—and accelerating what it terms the “glacial pace” of change in the US.

Pushing a particular formula for getting more women onto boards is a surefire way to narrow the conversation and slow progress, argues Catherine Banat.

Female board members make companies more profitable, though this is not always reflected in market valuations or research. Kris Byron and Corinne Post investigate why.

Survey finds that while most directors believe leadership and talent development is a boardroom responsibility, few believe companies are doing it well.

Survey of directors reveals many believe there is a gap between what stakeholders expect and what directors are able to deliver.