FCC Services

November - December 2019

As we close out 2019, we'd like to thank you our partners, clients and associates. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you in 2019 and look forward to continuing those efforts in 2020. This edition of the FCC Services newsletter discusses the importance of inclusion in leadership, best practices in governance, highlights a few announcements, features a standout partner in our Passkey program and spotlights a customer consulting project that "hit the mark." Happiest of Holidays.

Inclusion in Leadership – the Boardroom and Beyond

Diversity and inclusion have been important topics for businesses in all sectors for many years, and research has underscored the very real value that increasing diversity and inclusion delivers: according to the Harvard Business Review, teams with inclusive leaders are more likely to report that they are high performing, make high-quality decisions and behave collaboratively. Read More.

	Services Spotlight

Board and Peer Evaluations – Best Practices in Governance

To be fully effective, it's essential that boards of directors take time to look internally, as a group and as individuals, to ensure that they're doing the best job they can for their organization, and to identify areas for improvement that can contribute to better long-term success. In some sectors, including Farm Credit, annual self-evaluation is a regulatory requirement, a requirement now shared by companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In the cooperative sector boards, there is a growing trend for progressive boards to undertake board evaluation as well. Read More.

	Customer Spotlight

Thank you

Thank you for all of the valuable relationships and exciting projects we worked on in 2019.

	Risk Management Corner

The Board's Role in Risk Management

One of a board of directors' most important roles is to understand the risks their organization faces, and as part of their oversight responsibilities, ensure that management is taking the proper steps to mitigate the risks. This is a complex task, given the range of both potential risks and potential mitigation approaches. Read More.

	Passkey Featured Partner

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In today's fast paced and technology driven world, the convenience of signing important documents electronically is key to customers in all industries. Passkey Partner OneSpan, formerly e-SignLive, offers highly secure e-signature functionality at a fraction of the cost of other providers. Read More.

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	News

Company News

FCC Services Welcomes Senior Leadership Development Consultant

FCC Services is pleased to welcome Jeannie Clinkenbeard as a director and senior consultant in the Learning and Consulting Services practice area, where she will deliver professional leadership and development programs and provide coaching and facilitation services. Read More.

Passkey Partner Wolters Kluwer Presents Insightful New Webinar, "The Brutality of Commercial Lending and the Promise of Automation"

On February 6, 2020, join Passkey Partner Wolters Kluwer and research experts at the Aite Group for an informative look at the future of Commercial Lending. Join us for "The Brutality of Commercial Lending and Promise of Automation". Read More.