Training Your Board of Directors


Book Description

The role of the Board of Directors is critical to the health and growth of both for profit and not-for-profit organizations. Although there are some differences in organizational roles and responsibilities, similarities far outweigh the differences. This manual is designed for Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Board Chairs, Board Directors, Administrators, Executive Directors and those contemplating serving on boards in the future. Although the manual works best as an interactive document for a group of people working together with a well trained facilitator, it can be used as an educational and motivational guide for any interested individual willing to improve his or her participation on boards, committees, or groups of any kind.










Leading and Managing a Global Workforce


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Dynamic, timely and multifaceted, "Dr. ArLyne Diamond" is unlike any typical one perspective consultants. A noted public speaker and author, she is an internationally recognized expert on organizational effectiveness, international business, communication, conflict management, leadership, management, teams and professional development. In this latest book, Dr. Diamond draws on her extensive background in global business, marketing management, and business ownership to bring real-world expertise and advice to a changing global workplace. She focuses on current business trends, the future of working in a fast-paced global environment and offers many suggestions for dealing with the changes, chaos, and challenges of today and tomorrow's workplace. An easy read, with lots of stories from her life and practice, the author paints a clear picture that shows readers how to get the best out of themselves and others (her tag line) in the face of today's unique challenges. This is an excellent tutorial for leaders, managers, and those on the fast track for success. Leaders, managers and teams of today and tomorrow are faced with the necessity of working with people all over the globe, often never having the opportunity to meet face-to-face. Dr. Diamond offers leaders a roadmap for understanding and managing a globally dispersed workforce. She offers sage advice on how to navigate the challenges of current educational offerings and how to maximize them for career development in this broad and ever-changing competitive global environment. As a noted public speaker and author, her work has appeared on radio, television YouTube and Facebook and includes numerous articles and columns, including a regular column in Outsourcing Magazine. She has published three prior books: "Training Your Board of Directors," "The Please and Thank You of Fund-Raising," and "Conflict in the Workplace Causes and Cures." Dr. Diamond has an M.B.A in Business Administration and Organization Development and a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, both of which give her a unique view of business management from the individual contributor to the board room. She opened her consulting firm, Diamond and Associates in 1981. She works with education, law enforcement as well as global corporations of all sizes.




The Nonprofit Board Answer Book


Book Description

An essential guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise This third edition of the bestselling book for nonprofit board members and professionals offers a thoroughly revised and updated resource that answers the most-commonly asked question on board governance. The book covers such topics as board structure and process, board member recruitment and orientation, board-staff relations, and financial management. This new edition includes updated information on topics that have recently increased in importance including new Form 990; dealing with the financial crisis, risk management, and mergers. Shows executives and board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence Topics include information on the viability of for-profit ventures, board retreats, board diversity, fundraising, financial oversight, strategic thinking, and the use of technology From Boardsource the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide Offers insight gained from the BoardSource Governance Index Survey, hundreds of board self-assessments, and questions and challenges heard by BoardSource from thousands of nonprofit leaders.







Building a Rock-Solid Partnership with Your Board


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Drawing on his work with hundreds of nonprofit and public organizations, Doug Eadie describes how board-savvy CEOs effectively manage the human dimension of the board-CEO working relationship. Using real-world case studies, the author describes these five keys to building a rock-solid partnership between the organization's CEO and the board of directors: 1.) Bring the right mindset to the governing arena; 2.) Make the board chair a close ally; 3.) Turn board members into strong owners; 4.) Make the board's work more interesting and enjoyable; and 5.) Put a well-designed CEO-evaluation process in place. CEOs who want their nonprofit organizations to thrive in challenging times will learn how to create an empowered board that collaborates with the chief executive in such key areas as strategic and operational planning; performance monitoring; and external relations. Readers will learn to harness the extensive knowledge, experience, and connections that governing boards can bring to the Strategic Governing Team, helping to assure the organization's long-term success and job security for the board-savvy CEO.




The Handbook of Board Governance


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Explore the practical realities of corporate governance in public, private, and not-for-profit environments In the newly revised third edition of The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private and Not for Profit Board Members, award-winning professor and lawyer Dr. Richard Leblanc delivers a comprehensive overview of all relevant topics in corporate governance. Each chapter is written by a subject matter expert working in academia or industry and illuminates a different area of board governance: value creation and the strategic role of the Board, risk governance and oversight, board composition and diversity, the role of the board chair, blind spots and trendspotting in the boardroom, audit committee efficacy, and more. This latest edition contains updated coverage of a wide variety of key topics, including: Governing, auditing, and working from home, as well as conducting virtual and hybrid meetings New and necessary skillsets for directors, including contemporary environmental, social, and governance considerations for firms Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues impacting boards and firms, as well as the risks posed by corruption, organized crime, and cyber-crime An essential resource for board members and directors of organizations of all kinds, The Handbook of Board Governance is also an important source of information for managers and executives seeking greater understanding of the role of the board in the day-to-day and long-term management of a modern firm.