Corporate boards are more accountable to their shareholders than ever before. This book provides guidance for board members on how to meet their obligations under time constraints of busy schedules.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISASTERS... ...have struck again and again, from Enron, to WorldCom, to Tyco, to Global Crossing. How do we fight back? First, we accept that the board of directors is a fundamentally flawed tool for fiduciary oversight of the modern corporation. Then, we dig into the real reasons for governance failures, which are complex and misunderstood. Finally, we provide the tools needed to build on the board's genuine strengths, w...
Over the last decade, dramatic changes in how corporations are led have radically transformed the board and its role in business. No longer a safe haven for the walnut-paneled aristocracy, today's board is an autonomous power center for corporate leadership. How did this happen, and why? More importantly, how will tomorrow's boards consolidate their newfound strength to tackle fresh challenges in the years ahead? 21st Century Corporate Board a...
Ward reveals ten specific failings that are built into our boardroom model and provides real-world fixes to get boards back on track. Ward mixes tart, insightful analogies (what do boards have in common with volunteer fire departments, the U.S. electoral college . . . and Howard Hughes?) with proven nuts-and-bolts advice for putting any board back on track.
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