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The Progress Group report: "Return on Engagement: How to increase your ROE" from advisory firm SquareWell Partners includes a series of actionable engagement takeaways for both investors and companies in the form of convenient checklist-style tear sheets based on the firm's collective insights and the input of inaugural Progress Group seasoned institutional investor and corporate governance participants such as BlackRock's Michelle Edkins and Prudential Financial's Peggy Foran.

Notably, the report makes clear that while shareholder engagement has advanced considerably over the past decade, there is still much work to be done, and that both investors and corporates need to assume responsibility for bridging the gaps. The suggested action steps, if adhered to, could go a long way toward enhancing the engagement process and the ultimate outcomes.