3 Review(s)

A competent chairman must perform a huge range of activities and responsibilities. There are many issues to be considered and skills to the mastered, from keeping the board focussed on its proper tasks and managing relationships and politics to running meetings well and improving board performance. This book is a vital reference source for anyone interested in examining the potential range of his or her activities in chairing a board and achieving improved levels of competence in the role. Chairing the Board draws on contributions from chairmen, from both the commercial and non commercial sectors, and cover the following key topics : The board’s proper role; Focusing on strategic issues; Monitoring the enterprise Shareholders, stakeholders and other concerns Board compositions Managing the board’s business Managing board relationships Assessing the improving effectiveness Corporate governance issues About The Author John 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 for the Institute of Directors, where he leads courses on the role of chairman, non-executive director, company director and good board practice. Lately, he was Professional Development Director at the IoD, with responsibility for formulating its position on corporate governance issues and establishing the professional standard relevant to chartered directors. Table of Contents Introduction Focusing on strategic issues Monitoring the enterprise Shareholders, stakeholders and other concerns Board composition Managing the board’s business managing board relationships Assessing and improving effectiveness