A Year in the Life of a Director

E18 - A Year in the Life of a Director

Published: February 19, 2025

Duration: 40:36

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a board member?


In this episode, Rob Galford and Susan Paley examine what a typical year looks like for public company directors. They discuss board calendars, agenda setting, best practices to avoid asymmetric information, and how to improve the experience of being a board member.


Host: Susan Paley, NACD advisor


Guest: Robert M. Galford, lead independent director, Forrester Research; managing partner, Center for Leading Organizations


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