Public scrutiny — and criticism — of executive pay has never been sharper. Required shareholder votes on executive pay (say on pay) have now become an integral part of the governance process in many countries, and the number is growing. But companies must also consider a measurable, performance-based plan design that will attract and keep top talent.

• Are you getting the link between executive pay and company performance right?
• What steps are you taking to get shareholder support on say-on-pay votes?
• How strong are your governance processes? How do you know?