Lead director initiative
Explore critical boardroom challenges and priorities through the Lead Director / Independent Chair lens.
Featured board insights and programs
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On the 2026 board agenda
Seven issues for board agendas in 2026
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Directors Quarterly: Q4 2025
Looking for AI ROI, board oversight of corporate culture, private company director views on strategic planning, and financial reporting updates.
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On the 2026 board agenda
KPMG Board Leadership Center Webcast - On the 2026 board agenda discussion
About the Lead Director Initiative
Convened by the KPMG Board Leadership Center, the Lead Director Initiative explores critical boardroom challenges and priorities through the lead director/independent chair lens. Conducted under the Chatham House Rule, these candid conversations are designed to share experiences and spark boardroom conversations that help elevate board leadership and effectiveness.
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Resilience: Leading for the long term
Insights from lead directors on rethinking oversight to help raise the board’s game, strengthen the company’s resilience, and position the business and the board for the future.
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Under pressure: Maintaining a strong board/CEO relationship
Lead directors interviewed by the KPMG Board Leadership Center share their perspectives on fostering a strong board/CEO relationship.
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Crisis prevention and readiness
Insights from board and business leaders on assessing crisis readiness and response plans and steps for enhancing line of sight.
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Facilitating the board’s engagement in strategy
Lead directors are uniquely positioned to create the right level of engagement and facilitate quality boardroom discussions on strategy.
No results found.
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On the 2026 board agenda
Seven issues for board agendas in 2026
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Risk oversight: Reassessing board and committee structure
With the rapid expansion of emerging risks, boards are reassessing how best to structure board and committee oversight.
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Under pressure: Maintaining a strong board/CEO relationship
Lead directors interviewed by the KPMG Board Leadership Center share their perspectives on fostering a strong board/CEO relationship.
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Resilience: Leading for the long term
Insights from lead directors on rethinking oversight to help raise the board’s game, strengthen the company’s resilience, and position the business and the board for the future.
Insight
Facilitating the board’s engagement in strategy
Lead directors are uniquely positioned to create the right level of engagement and facilitate quality boardroom discussions on strategy.
Insight
Crisis prevention and readiness
Insights from board and business leaders on assessing crisis readiness and response plans and steps for enhancing line of sight.
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Geopolitical hotspots on the board agenda
A discussion of the implications for companies operating in a geopolitically fragmented world.