The Conference Board Publications

The Profit in Smarter Pricing

Howard Muson — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

While holding the line on prices is a constant battle, small and midsize companies sometimes ignore the positive role that pricing can play as a lever of profit.

Women's Leadership: Revitalizing Women’s Initiatives

Toddi Gutner — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

Key indicators of gender in the workplace suggest that women's advancement in corporate America has plateaued or even slipped over the past few years. Still, many companies remain committed to initiatives designed to support women in the workplace.

The Pros and Cons of Managing Dual Careers

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

This webcast discusses the latest findings on the rise of women in the global workplace, men's and women's career paths, changing attitudes to family life, and the views of dual-career couples.

Bridging the Gaps: How to Transfer Knowledge in Today's Multigenerational Workplace

Diane Piktialis — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

This report/guide discusses the dynamics of knowledge transfer and explains how to apply any of 15 methods for facilitating the flow of information and insight from those who have it to those who need it.

Strategic Offshoring Reaches the C-Suite

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

The webcast explores the latest drivers for offshoring and how offshoring can be instrumental in driving corporate transformation through the enterprise.

The Next Wave of Web 2.0 and Web 3D Powered Communications

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

This webcast is designed to help business communicators start innovating and rewriting the playbooks of their marketing and communications departments to best utilize the Internet and other forms of social media.

Assessing for Leadership Derailment Behaviors

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

This webcast discusses the history surrounding leadership derailment behaviors — early research, development of a taxonomy of derailment, and ways of assessing derailment.

How to Balance Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Diversity

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

Participants will be presented with concepts and tools to challenge the status quo, ensure that supplier Diversity has a "seat at the table," and employ methods to build in accountability.

Evidence-Based HR in Action

Christopher Woock — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

This report provides in-depth case studies from four organizations that employ evidence-based approaches to their human capital management.

On the Record with George W. Buckley

Esther V. Rudis — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

The chairman, president, and CEO of 3M Company, discusses how private equity firms and public companies are swapping roles and the increasing importance of close-to-market manufacturing.

On The Record with Ivan Seidenberg

Esther V. Rudis — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:07:00 UTC

The CEO of Verizon Communications, Inc., New York, New York, explains the importance of developing global managerial talent and implementing cost control methods.

The 2008 Executive Coaching Fee Survey

Lee WanVeer — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:08:00 UTC

This report offers an analysis of the rates organizations pay for executive coaching services.

Bridging the Logistical Divide: Integration of Poor Countries in Global Supply Chains

Ronald E. Berenbeim — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:08:00 UTC

This report analyzes the reasons behind the lagging development of the world's poorest countries and offers some solutions for conquering the divide to help those nations achieve sustainable growth.

Salary Increase Budgets Holding Steady for 2009

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:08:00 UTC

Companies are responding to a sluggish economy by remaining disciplined on labor costs. Salary increase budgets for 2008 are below 4 percent and seem destined to remain near that level in 2009.

On The Record With Jose Antonio Fernandez Carbajal

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:08:00 UTC

Jose Antonio Fernandez Carbajal, CEO of FEMSA, S.A. de C.V., Monterrey, Mexico, shares his views on the importance of having multicultural and multilingual talent as well as protecting a company's intellectual property.

Leadership, Governance, and Accountability: A Pathway to a Diverse and Inclusive Organization

Stephanie J. Creary — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:08:00 UTC

This report has profiled organizations that have strategically aligned diversity and inclusion practices with general business goals.

The 2008 Institutional Investment Report

Carolyn Kay Brancato — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:09:00 UTC

This report tracks the influence that major categories of institutional investors have on U.S. equity markets and on the ownership structure of U.S. corporations.

Hedge Fund Activism: Findings and Recommendations for Corporations and Investors

Matteo Tonello — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:09:00 UTC

This report contains findings and recommendations of the Research Working Group on Hedge Fund Activism instituted by The Conference Board in May 2007.

Huddled Masses? Why Helping Immigrants Helps Companies

Corporate Authorship TCB — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:09:00 UTC

Immigration is a hot-button issue. When it comes to corporate philanthropy, the target should be immigrant integration. The payoff to both business and society can be handsome.

Promoted to Fail? How Executive Coaching Can Improve Performance in Newly Promoted Executives

Rick Koonce — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:09:00 UTC

Promotion to a new position with increased, often corporatewide responsibilities can be a tremendous challenge. The following narrative explains how executives in one organization used coaching to prevent a manager from "derailing" in a new position.

Inside the Mind of the CEO: Careful What You Wish For

Charles Mitchell — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:09:00 UTC

A look at the issues that are keeping corporate bosses up at night, and insight into how CEOs make the decisions they do.

Ready to Innovate

Christopher Woock — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:10:00 UTC

This report presents the results of a survey of executives and school superintendents, and offers an overview of the current efforts both communities are making to encourage creativity in schools and workplaces.

Precision Marketing: Five Ways to Make Better Marketing Investment Decisions

Jennifer Lacks Kaplan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:10:00 UTC

Five principles are presented that can help companies make better marketing decisions by refocusing their concentration and perception of customer behavior — and in some ways redirecting their delivery investments.

Managing and Measuring Return on Marketing Investment

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:10:00 UTC

This report documents the research findings of The Conference Board's Working Group on Managing and Measuring Return on Marketing Investment (MROI).

Innovate Today, Grow Tomorrow

Howard Muson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:10:00 UTC

In a down economy, companies can't afford to mark time. Three midsize firms are seizing the moment to explore ideas for new products and invent new business models.

Can They Take It? What Happens When Older Employees Work Overtime

Christopher Woock — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

Overtime is a key to profitability for many employers, and a boost to the paychecks of their employees. But is there a concomitant cost when, as is often the case, senior employees work extra hours?

Meeting the Challenges of a Dispersed Workforce: Managing Across Language, Culture, Time and Location

Peter Linkow — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

This Working Group Report discusses issues like payoff from effective distance management, and selecting and developing employees for distance work.

CEO Challenge 2008: Top 10 Challenges – Financial Crisis Edition

Charles Mitchell — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

This special Financial Crisis Edition highlights differences between the original CEO Survey responses and the updated responses, and compares results between the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Swimming with the Big Fish

Tommy Peterson — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

This Executive Action tailored to the needs of Mid-Market members of The Conference Board presents constructive advice for businesses that are competing with or seeking to do business with Fortune 500 companies.

Leveraging Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability to Realize Breakthroughs in Revenues

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

Participants are invited to look at how leadership actions, ROI and broader economic measures can improve core business operations and contribute to revenue growth.

Grappling with Remuneration in Emerging Markets

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

Participants will be provided with guidelines for when and how to embody Global Reward framework flexibility for these unusual economies.

How Effective Information Services Can Contribute to the Bottom Line

Sheri Rothman — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

The five case studies in this report demonstrate how having the right information at the right time and in the right format can create a competitive advantage and help top executives more effectively manage the bottom line.

Overseeing Risk Management and Executive Compensation: Pressure Points for Corporate Directors

Matteo Tonello — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This report highlights "pressure points" for boards to consider, including practical actions that can be followed to help ensure directors fully meet their fiduciary responsibilities toward shareholders.

Boards of Directors, Moral Hazard, and Corporate Compliance Programs

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:11:00 UTC

This webcast offers participants an overview of moral hazard and it impact on corporate boards in the context of compliance program oversight.

Directors’ Compensation and Board Practices in 2008

Judit Torok — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This annual report analyzes board structure and director compensation information regarding U.S-based public companies.

Matrix Management: Maximizing The Value of a Matrix Organization

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This webcast discusses the conditions under which management should and should not consider introducing a matrix structure.

Transforming Your Company: Driving Fast and Sustainable Improvements in Costs and Working Capital

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

Hear from three former senior executives about how leading-edge companies are taking advantage of this current economic and business environment and how you can, too.

Salary Increase Budgets 2009: Financial Crisis Edition

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

The continuing negative economic growth forecasted well into 2009 is having an impact on compensation decisions in real-time.

The 2008 Corporate Contributions Report

Carolyn Cavicchio — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This annual survey indicates that charitable giving by companies and corporate foundations grew at a moderate rate in FY 2007 and outpaced corporate profits.

Top Executive Compensation in 2008

Judit Torok — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This annual report provides and analyzes compensation data for the top five executives as reported in proxy tables based on the new SEC requirements of 2008.

Assessing Corporate Strategy—Liquidity Needs, Strategic Transactions, Internal Controls and Disclosure

Mark S. Bergman — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This report provides U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting companies with a checklist of issues that their board members, in collaboration with top executives, should consider addressing.

A Crisis of Confidence

Victor Zarnowitz — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

Despite ongoing concerns that the current economic crisis could end up resembling The Great Depression, data so far shows that this recession is in far better shape than the circumstances of 1929.

Preparedness in the Private Sector

Thomas E. Cavanagh — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This report offers baseline metrics that are broadly representative of the level of preparedness among U.S. businesses, and are further broken down by size of business, type of ownership, and industry type.

Assessing Offshoring Risks

Janice Koch — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This report offers an overview of several of the critical issues associated with offshoring, ranging from what to consider during initial planning to oversight of ongoing relationships with vendors.

Change Management and Communication

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss tactics to develop a decision downloading communication plan.

Tighten Your Supply Chain to Wring Out Costs

Howard Muson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This report features insights and practical advice from corporate executives and supply-chain experts, and helpful suggestions for recruiting logistic specialists.

Elevating the Strategic Relevance and Practical Value of HR

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss how to elevate the human resources (HR) role to bring business value to your company.

The Shared Services/Client Partnership: Creating Value During

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss moving beyond what is in your shared services "four walls" to maximize the end to end process.

Integrating Training and Capability Development with Talent Management: Collaborative Metrics

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss making the business case for achieving best business results.

Navigating the Politics of Your Organization

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:12:00 UTC

This video webcast will discuss in a new and unique format how an understanding of positive influencing skills is a key to success in today's large organizations as well as how companies can better navigate corporate politics while maintaining integrity.

Social Media: Realizing the Corporate Possibilities

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:01:00 UTC

This webcast is designed to help companies overcome obstacles in social media adoption.

Understanding the U.S. Safe Harbor for Legally Transferring Personal Data

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC

This webcast shows participants the advantages and disadvantages of using the Safe Harbor as a legal method for transferring personal data.

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Overseeing Internal Investigations

Robin M. Bergen — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC

This report provides boards of directors of SEC-reporting companies with guidance to consider when confronting material evidence of internal misconduct or the prospect of investigations by the federal government or a self-regulatory organization.

Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities-Are New Entrants Really Ready to Work?

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC

In this webcast, we investigate best practices for maximizing recruitment strategies for one particular group of employees: those with disabilities.

Understanding Carbon Cap and Trade Markets-What Managers Need to Know

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss existing carbon markets, key players and potential new markets under cap-and-trade.

Taking Cost and Liquidity Management to a New Level–Bankruptcy Lessons for the Non-Bankrupt

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss how companies can navigate the perfect storm of integrating their costs and enterprise cash management structures.

Keeping the Faith: Customer Experience Management during a Recession

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:02:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss ways to mediate pressures to reduce investment in customer experience.

Managing Employee Engagement through a Generational Lens: What Has Changed?

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:03:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss ways to mediate pressures to reduce investment in customer experience.

Changing Attitudes to Work - What Should HR Do?

Virginia Marsh — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:03:00 UTC

Participants at The Conference Board’s European Human Resources Council Summit issue a set of management recommendations to deal with changing work attitudes.

Managing Reputation Risk and Reward

Daniel Sandy Bayer — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:03:00 UTC

This report examines the challenges companies face as they work to safeguard and enhance their reputations among customers, investors, employees, and other stakeholders.

How to Compete and Win In a Broken Economy

Howard Muson — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:03:00 UTC

While many small and midsize firms are struggling to survive, stronger companies will find opportunities to improve their competitive position.

Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities: Building Your Leadership Pipeline

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC

In this webcast, we investigate best practices for maximizing development and advancement strategies for one particular group of employees: those with disabilities.

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Avoiding Shareholder Activism

Damien J. Park, MBA — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC

This report provides board members with a checklist of issues they should consider addressing in their relations with shareholders and, in particular, how to avoid a costly and disruptive battle with an activist investor.

Prioritizing People Investments to Optimize for Today While Preparing for Tomorrow

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss why it is more important than ever for organizations to develop or refresh their people strategy to ensure that they protect their critical organizational capabilities as they optimize for today while preparing for the future.

Organization Design: Designing for Effectiveness and Efficiency

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss how leaders can stratify work to focus limited resources on differentiating capabilities while cutting costs in other "non-strategic" areas.

Action Plans for Dealing With a Global Pandemic

Carolyn Cavicchio — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

This report summarizes the business and health lessons from previous epidemics and provides important insights to managers about dealing with today's pandemic-related issues.

A Leadership Prescription for the Future of Quality

Mike Adams — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

This report, created by The Conference Board Quality Council, looks at the future role of quality throughout the enterprise.

Innovation and US Competitiveness: Reevaluating the Contributors to Growth

Bart van Ark — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

This report takes stock of the innovation capabilities of the U.S. economy, including hurdles to maintaining the nation's leadership position, and recommends some means and methods of overcoming those obstacles.

The Potential Economic Impact of the 2009 A(H1N1) Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic

Andre Therrien — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

While it's too early to determine the ultimate scope of the A(H1N1) influenza pandemic, a comparison to the 2003 SARS outbreak shows the economic impact may be short-lived and will not significantly alter long-term trends in global macro economic activity

Videocast-Succession: Are You Ready? The Leader, the Successor and the Process

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:04:00 UTC

We will take you beyond what was presented at the "Executive Coaching Seminars: Learning from Legends and Thought Leaders" for a deep dive into the key issues and take away points of this timely presentation.

Key Questions in Pandemic Planning

David Vidal — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

This report addresses questions of concern to business managers across sectors, industries, and regions in light of the current resurgence of a global pandemic health threat.

Waddayaknow? Knowledge Management Can Be an Organization's Key to Survival

Tommy Peterson — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

This Executive Action report uses three case studies to build a business case for implementing Knowledge Management, and provides tips for making KM work.

The CEO View . . .Managing through the Global Financial Crisis

Esther V. Rudis — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

CEOs of five of the world's leading companies predict that the current global financial crisis will leave its mark on how business is done in the future. But how, to what degree, and for how long?

Shift in U.S. Policy on Climate Change Opens a New Era for Business

Dinah A. Koehler, Sc.D. — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:05:00 UTC

It's no longer business as usual when it comes to climate change. A significant change of direction for U.S. regulatory policy on the issue will eventually affect all of business.

Mission Accomplished? What Every Leader Should Know about Survivor Syndrome

Lara Rosner — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This Executive Action report explores the concept of "survivor syndrome," how it materializes, and what to do about it.

Evidence-Based Human Resources: A Practitioner's Guide

Christopher Woock — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This guide to Evidence-Based Human Resources provides practitioners with real live examples from early adopters of this innovative approach to human capital management.

On the Record with Barry Melancon

Kathie von Ankum — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

Barry Melancon, President and CEO of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, discusses some of the successful initiatives that the AICPA has taken to build a strong pipeline for the accounting profession.

The Role of the Board in Turbulent Times: Responding to Unsolicited Takeover Offers

Frederick H. Alexander — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

An overview of issues a board may consider in evaluating its corporation's governance profile, given the potential increase in unsolicited offers in the current market environment.

Offshoring Reaches the C-Suite

Arie Y. Lewin — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This report distills findings and interpretations from the 2007/2008 Offshoring Research Network (ORN) survey.

Corporate Contributions in Hard Times: How Companies are Managing the Economic Downturn

Corporate Authorship TCB — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This webcast will go beyond the statistics and hear directly from companies on how they are adjusting their contributions programs in response to the current economic downturn.

Succession Management—Strategies in Times of Crisis

Corporate Authorship TCB — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This webcast will show participants how to expand their perceptions and approaches to consider the rapidly changing environment, and the significant part that succession planning can play in a company’s talent management strategies

Business Ethics and Compliance–Effective Best Practices in Challenging Times

Corporate Authorship TCB — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This webcast will discuss how maintaining an effective program in these challenging times requires us to make the most of existing resources.

Implementing Strategic Workforce Planning

Mary B. Young — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This report highlights the implementation process for Strategic Workforce Planning---from simply connecting business strategy and HR strategy to becoming an input to business strategy that informs executive decision making.

Frameworks for Integrating Citizenship and Sustainability into Business Strategies and Operations

William R. Blackburn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

This report explores the approaches of 11 North American companies with well-established citizenship and sustainability practices.

Ethics and Compliance Enforcement Decisions – the Information Gap

Jeffrey M. Kaplan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:06:00 UTC

Senior executives and corporate directors want to know whether companies have "received credit" (i.e., avoided prosecution or obtained sentence reductions) for having effective ethics and compliance programs - but such information is in short supply.