Great Boards: Plain & Simple - Softcover

MacLean, Paula J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0968443036 ISBN 13: 9780968443033

Publisher: Silver Creek Press, 2003

Synopsis

Never before has there been a Canadian guidebook covering more than 50 topics related to boards of directors of not-for-profit organizations. Great Boards is written for senior managers and board members of human service agencies, health care organizations, grassroots community groups, religious organizations, sports associations, service clubs and other non-profits. Sections are arranged in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference. Many suggestions are in point form so you can quickly find the information you need! A practical book you will use over and over again.

Here’s just a partial list of topics:
• Board-staff role clarification
• Managing meetings
• Policy development
• Managing conflict of interest guidelines
• Board liability and accountability
• Effective board recruitment strategies
• Hiring, supporting and evaluating senior managers
• Board development
• Committees & terms of reference
• Developing & revising bylaws
• Entrepreneurial ventures
• Problem solving & conflict resolution

About this title

About the Author

Paula J. MacLean is a leading expert with 28 years experience in non-profit management, human resources, board development and governance. For the past 12 years Paula has operated her own management consulting and training enterprise, working exclusively with human service and non-profit community-based organizations. She has educated and entertained thousands of participants in workshops, courses and conferences. Paula has held positions as an executive director of a non-profit agency, a supervisor and manager, a board volunteer, and college instructor. Paula lives in Edmonton, Alberta. She loves to golf and travel. She shares her life with several four-footed companions. She also claims to have some friends who walk upright!

Edition details

• Publisher: Silver Creek Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0968443036
• ISBN 13: 9780968443033
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 384