Company Profiles, Leadership, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities, Communication Policy, Business & Finance 

Counter "This book should be in the library of everyone who serves--or aspires to serve--on the governing board of any organization, large or small, nonprofit or corporate. Better than any other available resource, it tells what the roles of board members are and what they must and shouldn't do. An indispensable guidebook to leadership excellence." --George Weber, secretary general, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva "John Carver's book is important reading for chief executives and directors alike. This book's sound premises regarding proper role delineation and its practical advice about how to affect due diligence combine to provide an invaluable resource to any board dedicated to efficiency and high-quality performance." --John R. Seffrin, Ph.D., chief executive officer, American Cancer Society John Carver's groundbreaking Policy Governance model has influenced the way public and nonprofit boards operate around the world. Now, as widespread experience with the model continues to grow, Carver enriches his definitive exposition with updated policy samples, a new chapter on the process of policy development, and additional resources for various types of boards. He debunks the entrenched beliefs about board roles and functions that hamper dedicated board members. With creative insight and commonsense practicality, Carver presents a bold new approach to board job design, board-staff relationships, the chief executive role, performance monitoring, and virtually every aspect of the board-management relationship. In their stead, he offers a board model designed to produce policies that make a difference, missions that are clearly articulated, standards that are ethical and prudent, meetings, officers, and committees that work; and leadership that supports the fulfillment of long-term goals.  

A New Vision for Governing Boards.
Policy as a Leadership Tool.
Designing Policies That Make a Difference.
Focusing on Results: Clarifying and Sustaining the Organization's Mission.
Setting Limits: Standards of Ethics and Prudence.
Strong Boards Need Strong Executives: The Board-Executive Relationship.
Table of Contents:
The Board's Responsibility for Itself.
Officers and Committees.
Policy Development by Levels.
Making Meetings Work.
Redefining Excellence in Governance: Strategies for Board Leadership. 

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-233) and index.