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Are you passionate about private company governance? We're seeking thought leaders and experienced board members to contribute to PDA's Governance Insight Blog and participate in our multi-format content program.

Share Your Expertise

We're looking for fresh perspectives and practical insights on topics including: 

  • Board effectiveness and best practices
  • ESG and board oversight
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Board diversity and inclusion
  • Private equity governance
  • Family business governance
  • Digital transformation at the board level
  • Succession planning • Board evaluations and assessments
  • Crisis management and resilience

Content Formats We're Seeking:

  • Blog articles (800-1,500 words)
  • Headline pieces for our newsletter
  • Webinar presentations
  • Panel discussion participation
  • Joint authorship opportunities
  • Subject matter deep-dives • Industry-specific analysis
  • Collaborative research projects

Special Interest Areas:

We're particularly interested in subject matter experts who can contribute to:

  • Industry-specific governance challenges (e.g., manufacturing, technology, healthcare)
  • Cross-functional topics (e.g., ESG + Risk Management)
  • Technical governance areas (e.g., ESOP, Private Equity, Family Business)
  • Emerging trends analysis
  • Collaborative thought leadership pieces

Why Contribute?

  • Establish yourself as a thought leader in private company governance
  • Share your expertise with over 3,400 PDA members across 21 chapters
  • Connect with fellow governance professionals
  • Shape the conversation around private company board excellence
  • Opportunity to present at webinars and panel discussions

Submission Guidelines:

  • Content: Original, previously unpublished material
  • Style: Professional, yet accessible
  • Citations: Include relevant sources and data points
  • Author Bio: Short bio (100 words) and professional headshot
  • Collaboration: Indicate if you're open to joint authorship or panel participation

How to Submit:

  1. Send your proposal to [email protected]
  2. Include "Content Submission - [Your Topic/Format]" in the subject line
  3. Specify your preferred content format(s)
  4. Attach your bio and headshot
  5. Include any relevant credentials or board experience
  6. Indicate your interest in collaborative opportunities

Selection Process:

  • Our editorial team will review submissions on a rolling basis
  • Selected contributors will be notified within two weeks
  • Content may be edited for clarity and style
  • Final versions will be shared with authors for approval before publication • Webinar and panel participants will receive additional coordination details

Join us in advancing private company governance excellence by sharing your valuable insights with our engaged community of directors and board members.

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