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Boardroom strife attracts activist investors | Karen Kane Consulting
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Boardroom strife attracts activist investors. June 1, 2015. Agenda, a Financial Times Service, interviewed Karen Kane about the current proxy season. Elaine Wynn’s public battle to keep her board seat brought unflattering attention to Wynn Resorts as the company saw its stock drop after it cut its dividend by 67 % due to problems with its Macau business. Mrs. Wynn’s fellow directors did not re-nominate her. The Digital Natives Are Restless. April 14, 2016. A new digital industrial economy is emerging whe...
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CEOs and Activists | Karen Kane Consulting
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November 6, 2014. The CEO job has never been easy. It’s hard finding growth in a hyper-competitive environment. Satisfying shareholders becomes a bigger challenge when activists are watching. What’s a CEO to do? Recognize that no company is safe from a rising activist tide. Activists have the money and the analysis to go after lagging companies. Poor financial returns are the prime reason activists get involved. Understand the issues. What is the current performance and what is the potential? June 1, 2015.
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Communication Coaching | Karen Kane Consulting
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We help leaders find and develop their authentic voice in communicating effectively with key audiences. The stakes have never been higher for executives to establish leadership authority that invites participation. We work with clients to help them utilize the skills of communication to reflect the depth of the leadership and personal power. Learn to speak with confidence in formal and informal situations, motivate and inspire others to do their best work and persuade and influence key audiences.
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Blog | Karen Kane Consulting
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The Digital Natives Are Restless. April 14, 2016. A new digital industrial economy is emerging where every company is a technology company, I write in the Korn/Ferry Institute. Briefings on Talent Leadership. It requires directors to develop a core understanding of how technology can impact the business, whether it’s lowering costs, better connecting to customers or improving the company’s offerings. A new group of directors, call them “digital natives” have joined the boardroom. June 1, 2015. Ms Kane no...
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Communication | Karen Kane Consulting
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Karen Kane Consulting assists organizations in improving business performance by identifying strategic advantages and creating opportunities to communicate effectively with key audiences. From brand positioning to integrated marketing, social media strategies to special events, KKC assists clients in anticipating and meeting critical business needs. An experienced crisis manager, Karen Kane led the development of the crisis communication plan for the Federal Reserve System after the attacks of 9/11.
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Activist Investors Take On the Board | Karen Kane Consulting
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Activist Investors Take On the Board. February 20, 2015. With $120 billion in their coffers, activist investors have become a force in the boardroom, seeking board seats and change. Karen Kane describes how activists are advocating and making changes in her article in Korn/Ferry Institute’s Briefings on Talent Leadership. Click here to read her article. The Digital Natives Are Restless. April 14, 2016. Boardroom strife attracts activist investors. June 1, 2015. Activist Investors Take On the Board.
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Board Tutor | Karen Kane Consulting
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The process of recruiting new board members has changed dramatically. The Nomination and Governance Committee of the Board, not the CEO, has taken charge of the recruiting process. If you have an interest in board service, how do the Nomination and Governance Chairmen find you? Becoming a director requires an intentional and strategic effort. Board Tutor. Is a program for candidates to take ownership of their search for director positions. The Digital Natives Are Restless. April 14, 2016. June 1, 2015.
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Governance | Karen Kane Consulting
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I help companies build strong boards. Board capability is often underutilized. In era of activism and global governance, shareholders demand greater board accountability. Without oversight that is perceived as effective, company and director reputations are at risk. Proxy access provides a mechanism for activist investors to wrest control of the company. Directors are engaged, become strategic assets to the company, providing insight as well as perceived effectiveness in oversight. April 14, 2016. With $...
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About | Karen Kane Consulting
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Karen Kane is a distinguished corporate leader, former board secretary of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, former member of Fortune 500 management teams and a business consultant. Karen Kane has the business acumen and experience working with senior leaders to help them tap the full power of their talent to deliver desired results. Karen writes and speaks frequently on leadership and governance. She is a NACD Governance Fellow, and author of a book on corporate governance. April 14, 2016. June 1, 2015.
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True Talk | Karen Kane Consulting
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Mobile technology, social media and millennials have changed the corporate landscape, demanding changes in the way leaders communicate. True Talk is a guide to the new communication rules, giving leaders a framework for engaging directly and authentically to inspire true engagement with the company. Let us show you how True Talk can enable your organization to build an increased capability for leadership inviting collaboration and innovation. The Digital Natives Are Restless. April 14, 2016. June 1, 2015.