March 15, 2011
Directors' Dialogue 2011

Directors Dialogue is a unique one-day forum created for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program allows board leaders to exchange ideas and gain insight into the trends that directly affect their performance as they serve on today's boards.

This year's program, co-chaired by Raj Gupta and Jack Brennan, was titled "Where We Are- Where Are We Going- Lessons from the 2011 Proxy Season. The event was held March 15, 2011 in Philadelphia. The keynote lunch speaker was John (Jack) Krol, Chairman of Delphi Automotive. This session was limited to 30 experienced and active attendees in board governance to provide an effective framework to exchange ideas and allow for discussion in a confidential environment. A welcome dinner for all participants was hosted by KPMG and featured opening remarks by Jonathan Spector the President and CEO of The Conference Board.

2011 Photo Gallery

2011 Directors Dialogue Program

Directors & Boards Article: Themes from the 2011 Directors' Dialogue

March 23, 2010
2010 Directors Dialogue: Risk- Opportunity or Disaster?

Directors Dialogue is a unique one-day forum created for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program allowed board leaders to exchange ideas and gain insight into the trends that directly affect their performance as they serve on today's boards. This year's theme was Risk: Opportunity or Disaster — A Boardroom Dialogue. The event was held March 23, 2010, in Philadelphia. The keynote lunch speaker was Jack Brennan formerly of the Vanguard Group. This session was limited to 25 experienced and active attendees in board governance to provide an effective framework to exchange ideas and allow for discussion in a confidential environment. A dinner for all participants was hosted by Drexel University Interim President C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni who delivered the opening remarks.

2010 Photo Gallery

2010 Directors Dialogue Agenda

A Director's Perspective

October 6, 2009 A Non-Profit Directors' Dialogue: The Conversation Continues Funders Join the Dialogue LeBow College for Business Center for Corporate Governance and The Philadelphia Foundation invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, for an open conversation among prominent regional non-profit Board members and prominent regional funding organizations, intended to advance our communities. The Center for Corporate Governance and the Philadelphia Foundation are hosting the second in a series of Non-Profit Directors' Dialogues among Board members and top executives of prominent regional non-profits, and major regional funders to join in a dialogue addressing the question: how do funders and grantees partner for the common good? Directors' Dialogue Overview

June 16, 2009

On June 16, 2009, the Center for Corporate Governance and The Philadelphia Foundation hosted a nonprofit Directors' Dialogue among nonprofit board members and funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. This highly interactive program offered a frank, valuable exchange among peers in a confidential environment. The panelists provided insight on the current changes facing nonprofit boards and the leadership trends that directly affect the performance of nonprofit boards and management. Drexel University's LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance expresses its thanks to The Philadelphia Foundation for collaborating with us to bring together public, private, philanthropic, government and nonprofit leadership to focus on the critical issues facing this region's nonprofit boardroom. Director's Dialogue Gallery Nonprofit Directors' Dialogue Overview

March 24, 2009

The Center for Corporate Governance held a Directors' Dialogue on March 24, 2009. Directors' Dialogue is a unique one-day forum for corporate leaders to benefit from candid discussions of important governance issues, supported by the latest practical research evidence. This highly interactive program allowed board leaders to exchange ideas and to gain insights on trends that directly affect their performance as they serve on today's boards. Directors' Dialogue Overview

April 28, 2010

Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: The "Virtuous Circle" Revisited Program Overview
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a priority for business leaders. Companies are regularly confronted by stakeholders about developing a plan to maintain fiscal prosperity while taking care of their employees and environment. Is there a way to develop a shared vision that will benefit society and add value to business? How does a company assess and prioritize what social issues to adopt as part of their corporate strategy? Will these social issues increase long-term shareholder value? What should companies do if the answer is no?

Panelists:

• Autumn Bayles, Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at the Tasty Baking Company
• Stu Dalheim, Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Calvert Investments
• Ed Nelling, PhD Associate Professor of Finance at Drexel University LeBow College of Business

Moderated By:
Patricia Q. Connolly, Director of the Drexel University LeBow College of Business Center for Corporate Governance

January 26, 2010

"How to Get on a Board" Program Overview
Serving on a board of directors is an honor and a tremendous responsibility. It is the preeminent recognition of one's experience, accomplishments and capabilities and of an individual's potential to contribute to the strategic goals of an enterprise. Boards seek qualified individuals who demonstrate sound judgment, high ethical standards and the ability to work in a collegial fashion even when not in agreement.

Becoming a board member requires a large investment of time to network and obtain specialized knowledge to understand best practices in corporate governance. Our panel of experts will provide practical advice that will increase your chances of being chosen to serve on a board and your ability to perform successfully.

Speakers:

• James Kristie, Editor and Associate Publisher of Directors & Boards
• Steve Zarrilli, Senior VP and CFO of SafeGuard Scientifics, Inc
• Theodore L. Dysart, Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles

Moderated By:
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling, Stratakis Chair and Executive Director of the Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance

March 10, 2009
"The Best We Can Be" Program Overview
Leading Non-Profits to Successfully Navigate Difficult Times
This program addressed how non-profit Boards can help to position their organizations to have the best chance to grow and flourish in these difficult economic times, and to push their organizations to be "the best they can be."
Speakers:

• Carl M. Buchholz - Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Blank Rome, LLP
• Richard Binswanger - Senior Vice President of Aline
• Ellen Canan Grady - Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Moderated By:
Dr. Ralph A. Walkling - Stratakis Chair & Executive Director, Drexel University Center for Corporate Governance

Friday, April 1, 2011
Conference Overview
The Center for Corporate Governance hosted the Third Annual Conference on Corporate Governance and Distinguished Scholar Award Luncheon at the Drexel University LeBow College of Business. The conference featured theoretical and empirical research related to corporate governance.

Keynote Speaker and Honoree:
Steven Neil Kaplan, the Neubauer Family Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance at University of Chicago will receive our award for outstanding contributions to research in corporate governance and present the keynote speech at Friday’s luncheon.