The Imperfect Board Member : Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence Hardcover - 2006 - 1st Edition
by Jim Brown
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- Title The Imperfect Board Member : Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence
- Author Jim Brown
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 224
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, San Francisco, California
- Date 2006
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0787986100I3N01
- ISBN 9780787986100 / 0787986100
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 8.48 x 5.86 x 0.88 in (21.54 x 14.88 x 2.24 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Boards of directors, Corporate governance
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006019149
- Dewey Decimal Code 658.4
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Summary
From the jacket flap
Support comes from a most unlikely source--a fellow director on the board of a community recreational association. As they volunteer together, David discovers the seven disciplines that will enable any board to lead effectively.
Presented as a captivating leadership fable, The Imperfect Board Member brings the disappointment and dysfunction of boards to life. The main characters in the story combine the contexts of business, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, making it applicable to boards of every type.
David's struggles and the lessons he learns change how he views his role as a board member. You'll delight as he develops the Governance Excellence Model. And you'll see for yourself how any board, and any board member, can add value to the organizations they serve.
David's story reveals that while it's vital for board members to bring their skills and knowledge to the table so they are able to perform as a "smart" board, it's also imperative that boards be "healthy." A healthy board exhibits the qualities of candor and trust and understands the roles of board and management.
To help put these principles and practices into action, the book concludes by reviewing the model, offering tools and tips, and listing resources. The Imperfect Board Member is filled with insight and understanding to help you take the next step to developing a healthy board.
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- Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2007, Page 119