In the summer of 2012, 860 public company directors responded to our 2012 Annual Corporate Directors Survey. Of those directors, 70% serve on the boards of companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue. As a result, the survey's findings reflect the practices and boardroom perspectives of many of today's world-class companies. We structured the survey to provide pragmatic feedback directors can use to assess and improve performance in areas that are "top of mind" to today's boards. The survey shows directors are clearly making progress and enhancing their practices. At the same time, directors acknowledge the numerous challenges they still face.

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