The event brought together respected leaders and experts within the corporate and investor community to discuss the boardroom of the future and how to work constructively to influence management and address corporate governance. Thought leadership shared at the event comprises this roadmap for navigating activist encounters. "Companies today operate in a new era of activism, where it's not a matter of whether, but when disgruntled shareholders will approach," said Jim Cramer, founder of TheStreet. "This handbook arms management with an unbiased code of conduct, developed from the words and advice of experts from across the community, that will help them work with activitsts and achieve an optimal outcome for shareholders." The book delves into best practices from the front lines of shareholder engagement, including topics such as transparency, communications, compensation, performance and succession.