The Effective Board

The Effective Board
Author: Neville Bain
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749462493

A practice guide for improving your personal effectiveness and that of the board on which you serve - whether it's for a FTSE company, a small business, a public sector body or a board of trustees.

Diversity and the Effective Corporate Board

Diversity and the Effective Corporate Board
Author: Ram Kumar Mishra
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2013-04-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0124105327

The book discusses the various aspects of diversity of corporate boards in terms of gender, age, nationality, tenure, education, experience and personalities. It enumerates the need for such diversity in each category and related concerns. Statistics from around the world support the authors' claims. The nine chapters in this short book have not been previously published. - Explains the dimensions of board diversity and ways to use them to increase effectiveness - Supports its findings with statistics from around the world - Relevant for researchers and professionals working in corporate governance and corporate finance

The Effective Board

The Effective Board
Author: Neville Bain
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010-09-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0749462892

The Effective Board is a best practice guide for improving your personal effectiveness and that of the board on which you serve - whether it's for a FTSE company, a small business, a public sector body or a board of trustees. Using case studies and research from the Institute of Directors it provides you with useful insights into the workings of an effective board and the real importance and benefits of good governance. Dealing with core issues such as the role of the board and the duties of directors, the book moves onto more practical topics such as building effectiveness, leadership and using existing talent to deliver extra competitive value. Special chapters focus on the very latest areas of concern - including NHS Foundation Trusts and the challenges they present for directors; the lessons that directors can learn from the credit crunch of 2008-09; and current issues involving sustainability, risk management and the pensions crisis. With particular reference to small businesses, the Not-for-Profit sector, and ethics and values, The Effective Board will help you to review and improve your own performance, and respond to the governance challenges in your organization.

Maximizing Board Effectiveness

Maximizing Board Effectiveness
Author: James C. Galvin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2020-05-31
Genre:
ISBN: 9781938840333

Are you frustrated during board meetings? Far too many boards are ineffective. Far too many board members are confused about their role. This book changes the conversation on governance and clarifies the confusion by organizing all boards into just three types: managing, governing, and navigating. You will learn to determine precisely which type your board is, identify pitfalls, and confidently lead the way to increasing your board's net contribution to the organization it serves. The author is highly experienced as a board consultant and provides practical, common sense strategies that work. He addresses typical board dysfunctions and shares best practices that any board can put into practice immediately to maximize their effectiveness-now and in the future.LEARN TO: - Determine what type of board you are and what type you want to become- Help your board be more effective, no matter what type of board you have and regardless of your position- Address and eliminate board dysfunction

Effective Directors

Effective Directors
Author: Charlotte Valeur
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-10-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000431983

The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. Being a good board member is not about knowing everything; it is about asking the right questions and challenging appropriately. Effective Directors: The Right Questions To Ask (QTA) is a reference book for board members and executives globally to support them in their work. With chapters written by senior company board members and respected figures in corporate governance, the questions have been drawn together to offer food for thought and useful prompts that take boards beyond operational discussions. The book clearly presents key areas to be considered by the board (there are over 50 in total) and range from board composition, to data security, diversity and inclusion, and succession planning. The questions are ones that boards, in any organisation, should be asking themselves, their fellow board members, service providers, executives, and other stakeholders to ensure that the right issues are raised, transparency and effective oversight are achieved, and the board is fulfilling its role in governing the organisation. In addition to being invaluable for board members, the book is also a very useful tool for executives in understanding the kind of questions their board members are likely to ask, and the kind of questions that should be asked and discussed in the boardroom.

Building Better Boards

Building Better Boards
Author: David A. Nadler
Publisher: Wiley + ORM
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2011-01-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118046978

Praise for Building Better Boards "Building Better Boards bridges the gap between talk and action. A must-read for board members, CEOs, governance experts - really for anyone who cares about the future of the corporation." Anne M. Mulcahy, chairman and CEO, Xerox Corporation "Building Better Boards covers all the key issues facing boards in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era. It provides practical advice based on the authors' wide-ranging experience with major companies that have built successful boards." Marty Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen Roger W. Raber, president and CEO, National Association of Corporate Directors "This book provides a comprehensive review and effective guide to making any board an effective team, and thus an asset, for their company." Richard H. Koppes of Counsel, Jones Day, and former general counsel, CalPERS "A balanced, insightful, thoughtful, and, above all, useful look at what can be done to create excellent boards." Edward E. Lawler III, director, Center for Effective Organizations, Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California "Improving board effectiveness is easier said than done. Building Better Boards lays out the how-tos in a clear and compelling way that is of practical value for directors and CEOs alike." Kenneth W. Freeman, former chairman and CEO, Quest Diagnostics Inc.

The Effective Board of Trustees

The Effective Board of Trustees
Author: Richard Chait
Publisher: R&L Education
Total Pages: 152
Release: 1993
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780897748063

This book shares the practical and tested experiences of board members and college presidents. Various dimensions of board performance are covered, from the ability to discern the culture and norms of the organization to the importance of being well informed about the roles, responsibilities, and performance of board members. The authors describe how a board can develop and maintain healthy relationships with key constituencies and how it shapes institutional direction.

Good Governance for Nonprofits

Good Governance for Nonprofits
Author: Fredric L. Laughlin
Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780814400746

Now even with limited resources, nonprofit leaders will learn how to: eliminate redundant or outdated policies; add new policies more effectively; clearly guide the CEO and evaluate his or her performance; ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations; understand why certain policies should be included; and adapt the authors' templates to their specific needs.

Best Practices for Effective Boards

Best Practices for Effective Boards
Author: Dwight M. Gunter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780834128347

Challenge your board to become the most effective, God-honoring body to ever serve your organization.