Hello, I'm Ralph W.

Ralph Ward is an international speaker​,​ writer​,​ and advisor on the role of boards of directors. Publisher of the online newsletter Boardroom INSIDER​,​ the worldwide source for practical​,​ first-hand advice on better boards (www.boardroominsider.com). Also edits The Corporate Board magazine (www.corporateboard.com) the nation's leading corporate governance journal. Author of six acclaimed books on boards and governance: • Board Seeker Guidebook (2018) • Boardroom Q&A (2011) • The New Boardroom Leaders (2008) • Saving the Corporate Board (2003) • Improving Corporate Boards: Boardroom INSIDER Guidebook (2000) • 21st Century Corporate Board (1997) Boardroom Expertise Experience in: Board structure and operations – forming new boards – board talent search​,​ onboarding and assessment – creating board bylaws​,​ charters and best practices – improving board agendas​,​ meetings and recordkeeping – best practices for online​/​virtual meetings – shaping strong board information packages – creating effective board committees – board leadership coaching – management succession planning – board conflict resolution -- director and board observer legal and fiduciary duties -- venture-funded and private equity company governance -- forming and smart use of advisory boards -- board role and proper procedure in mergers​,​ acquisitions​,​ divestitures​,​ etc.