Claiming Your Place at the Boardroom Table: The Essential Handbook for Excellence in Governance and Effective Directorship
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071833587 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Edwards & Co., Director Cass Information Systems, Inc."Practical and substantive; directors will find useful and productive. Claiming Your Place at the Boardroom Table takes you step by step down this exciting path to make it the most enriching experience it can be.PRAISE FOR CLAIMING YOUR PLACE AT THE BOARDROOM TABLE:"An excellent resource tool for all directors--a book that I know will be a "go-to" book for both new and seasoned board members." -- Margaret M. Whether you’re dealing with intricate business regulations, powerful personalities, crucial audits, or the many other challenges that come with serving on a board, you’ll find all the information and insights you need in these pages.Written by experts in
"Where has this book been all my life?" according to Linda Henman, Ph.D.. Finally, someone has combined experience, practical application, and education to help would-be directors understand the road they must take to serve on corporate and private boards.This is a "must read" for C-suite executives who want to serve on other boards, but more importantly, it should be on the desk of leaders and directors who wants to improve governance in their own . This book is a great source for encouraging those who bring value but are As the COB of my company, I have struggled at times to get the more introverted Board members to contribute. Who needs "yes men" or those who keep "their light (talent) under a bushel basket." Ah! But how to get them to realize they are on the Board because they have talent, knowledge, or a host of valuable contacts. On the other side, what about the guy/gal who fails to recog. Alexandra R. Lajoux said Practical Guidance for Aspiring and Veteran Directors Alike. Claiming Your Place at the Boardroom Table is indeed an ”essential “ handbook for “excellence in governance and effective directorship,” as its subtitle boldly promises. Yes there are many good books on directorship, but this one is irreplaceable, as it captures the wisdom of two extraordinarily and qualified corporate directors.Both Thomas Bakewell and
About the AuthorTHOMAS BAKEWELL advises CEOs and boards on strategy, governance, and transformation. DARAZSDI, CPA, CMA, Ph.D., was the past chairman of the NACD and past CEO of Rocco, Inc. He is an attorney, CPA, and active faculty member for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), with years of board service and boardroom consulting.JAMES J. He served on more than 25 boards, including Perdue Farms, Inc., and Interstate Resources, Inc.
DARAZSDI, CPA, CMA, Ph.D., was the past chairman of the NACD and past CEO of Rocco, Inc. He served on more than 25 boards, including Perdue Farms, Inc., and Interstate Resources, Inc.. THOMAS BAKEWELL advises CEOs and boards on strategy, governance, and transformation. He is an attorney, CPA, and active faculty member for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD),