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How the Board Put the Bounce Back in Select Comfort
To make a turnaround succeed, the bed and mattress maker's board recruited new directors with different skills and chromosomes—and agreed to get out of the way by setting term limits. |
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The Wrong Way to Pick a Chief Executive...And the Right Way
One board waited till the CEO dropped dead to see who he'd picked to take his place—and found out he hadn't picked anyone. Other boards are doing it a lot better. Learn from them. |
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Climate Change: "Fundamentally a Business Issue, Not a Moral One"
Heavy manufacturers, utilities, and other users of coal-based power want the U.S. to impose carbon-emission limits soon. They say it will help them plan for the future. Tougher rules will also mean new business opportunities. Plus: How Alcoa's Board Hopes to Keep It Green |
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10 Crises That Lie Around the Next Corner—And How They Got There
Directors can expect trouble from journalists who know little about your company, employees who may know too much, and bloggers who sometimes know nothing at all. |
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How Your Fellow Directors Take the Sting Out of Business Travel
Let's face it, the simple challenge of getting there and back has stripped most of the glamour from travel. Or has it? Some directors have fun on their trips—and a few even enjoy airport dining. Plus: Peeves and Picks Tired of Lines? What's New |