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Open Communication Can Help Restore Trust Corporations have an opportunity to begin restoring trust and confidence lost in the financial crisis by instituting the cutting edge governance practice of direct dialogue between directors and investors, according to a new policy briefing by the Millstein Center for Corporate Governance and Performance at the Yale School of Management. The briefing, “Talking Governance: Board Shareowner Communications on Executive Compensation,” coauthored by Stephen Davis, senior fellow at the Millstein Center, and Stephen Alogna, senior manager of Deloitte & Touche LLP Corporate Governance Services, finds dialogue can enhance board authority, especially during crises, as well...