The Board Book: An Insider's Guide for Directors and Trustees - Softcover

Bowen, William G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393342891 ISBN 13: 9780393342895

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2012

Synopsis

"By far the best book on corporate and institutional governance." ―Nicholas Katzenbach, former attorney general of the United States

In his new foreword to The Board Book, former Mellon Foundation and Princeton University president William G. Bowen brings his immense experience to bear on the most pressing questions facing boards of directors and trustees today: seeking collaborative relationships and placing a renewed emphasis on sustainable initiatives. The strategies Bowen relates throughout the book foster the collegiality and sense of purpose―more important in today’s turbulent times than ever before―that are integral to any effective board.

About this title

About the Author:

William G. Bowen (1933―2016) was an influential educator and the author of more than twenty books, including Lessons Learned: Reflections of a University President, The Shape of the River, and Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education.

From Booklist:

Former president of Princeton and of the Mellon Foundation, coauthor or author of more than 20 books, and a Fortune 500 corporation director, Bowen deserves to overhaul his 1994 The Board Book. In his review of board roles and responsibilities, CEO evaluations, transitions, compensation, and leadership, among other topics, he minces no words in forcefully expressing his opinions. Corporate America must pay attention to succession planning and how the CEO is paid. Board members need to be chosen not only for their background but for their courage and will to act. The lead director is an important and emerging role model to be emulated. With his words and advice exampled by such well-known corporate leaders as Hanna Gray, Thomas Neff, Larry Bossidy, and Lou Gerstner, Bowen’s facts and straightforward narrative make a compelling and critical read for wannabe directors—and for every student of corporate affairs. --Barbara Jacobs

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0393342891
• ISBN 13: 9780393342895
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256