Chairing the Board: A Practical Guide to Activities & Responsibilities (Effective Directors' Guides) [Hardcover]

John Harper (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2005 | ISBN-10: 0749443006 | ISBN-13: 978-0749443009 | Edition: Revised

* A comprehensive, practical guide to the role and responsibilities of a company chairman from an acknowledged expert

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A comprehensive and practical guide; required reading for anyone chairing a board who is interested in examining the potential range of his or her activities and improving their effectiveness in this role. Commerce and Industry, Covers all the essentials an indispensable induction or refresher course. Director, Focuses on strategic issues, shareholders and stakeholders and assessing and improving effectiveness as well as taking into account recent developments in corporate governance. Quality World, Presents a guide for corporate leaders who seek ways to ensure their company's prosperity Although the references and legalities are British, much of the information about leadership and board functions is applicable in the US as well. Book News, A thoughtful look at the major issues likely to confront any board. www.getabstract.com Essential reading for all aspiring Chairs. Long Range Planning

About the Author

John Harper Harper is an accomplished company director, having sat on the boards of some 30 companies in the roles of chairman, chief executive, executive director, and non-executive director. He is also an experienced course tutor at the Institute of Directors (IoD), where he leads courses on the roles of chairman, non-executive director, company director and on good board practice. He has helped hundreds of company chairmen and directors develop their roles and responsibilities.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page Business Books; Revised edition (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749443006
• ISBN-13: 978-0749443009
• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.2 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, October 20, 2005

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This review is from: Chairing the Board: A Practical Guide to Activities & Responsibilities (Effective Directors' Guides) (Hardcover)

John Harper offers a worthwhile, if dry, look at a topic that is too rarely addressed in business literature, namely, how to create, structure and operate a board of directors. One of the book's most useful features is first-person sidebars from well-known directors and business leaders, who offer practical advice on key topics. The appendices are also informative, focusing on corporate governance issues and the legal best practices every board member should know. Written with the interests of board chairmen foremost in mind, this book provides a thoughtful look at the major issues likely to confront any board. Although you may have to search hard to find anything novel in its approach, perhaps that's appropriate, given the inherently cautious and conservative nature of most boards. We recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve corporate governance, particularly those who serve on boards of directors.