Spencer Stuart Director Pulse Survey: Specialized Directors
Spencer Stuart's survey found that boards want directors with specialized knowledge and experience, but, with limited spots to fill and vacancies rare, they overwhelming prefer “best athletes” as directors, people who can contribute to boardroom discussions on many fronts.
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