Key Takeaways

05 Mar CDF Key Takeaways – Human Capital: Strategizing for the Next Decade

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The transformation of today’s workforce makes it imperative to manage talent as a key strategic asset. The evolving skills that an organization needs are a significant component of human capital and associated strategies. As an intangible asset not listed on a company’s balance sheet, effective...

18 Feb CDF Key Takeaways – Has the Notion of Business Ethics Become Passé?

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Is there a legitimate role for ethics as a driver of business behavior in our increasingly transactional world? Though the question may sound unduly provocative, company boards and executives – without necessarily even realizing it – are often forced to confront this issue. What role...

22 Nov CDF Key Takeaways – Jerry Sanders on The Future of Business in San Diego

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Jerry Sanders will share his outlook on the San Diego business landscape, where it’s going, and how to best prepare for 2020. He’ll communicate his informed perspective for the future of San Diego and the challenges and opportunities that we and our business community face....

30 Oct CDF Key Takeaways – Fireside Chat with Viasat CEO, Mark Dankberg

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How do you launch a startup and build it into a multi-billion dollar business? Come learn from someone who did just that. Listen to Mark Dankberg, chairman and CEO of Viasat, in a fireside chat with reporter, Mike Freeman, tell the story of how...

15 Oct CDF Key Takeaways – Social Media & the Board: The Good, Bad & Unpredictable

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Leveraged wisely, powerful messaging can make a reputation, build a brand, or successfully launch a new product or innovation. An organization’s ability to communicate effectively, both internally and publicly, can be the difference between success and failure. ...

22 Aug CDF Key Takeaways – Shareholder Activism: Long vs. Short-Termism

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Our experts will discuss the impact of a long-term vs. short-term focus on the stability and growth of organizations and their reliance on capital markets....

13 Jun CDF Key Takeaways – Disruptive Innovation & Technology

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Our expert panelists will offer clarification on the impact of disruptions and shed light on key issues that should be addressed in boardrooms to be prepared for changes ahead....

08 May CDF Key Takeaways – First Time Directors and Onboarding

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Our expert panelists, including both new and seasoned directors, will discuss the many issues that should be addressed when joining a board and will provide insights from their own unique experiences and perspectives....

04 Apr CDF Key Takeaways – Cybersecurity: What Directors Need to Know and What They Should be Asking

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As it’s not a question of “if” but “when” a cyberattack will occur, SEC guidance states that public companies that may be subject to cybersecurity risks should inform investors about those risks even if they have not yet been exposed to a cyber-attack. This responsibility...

21 Mar CDF Key Takeaways: The Empowered Board

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Join us to hear from our expert panelists. These experienced, veteran directors will share their broad range of knowledge and wisdom, providing an opportunity to understand how directors can evolve to ensure they are providing the guidance and counsel needed to drive success....