{"product_id":"board-talk-18-crucial-conversations-that-count-inside-and-outside-the-boardroom-9781788605571","title":"Board Talk: 18 crucial conversations that count","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accessible guide to the business of being a board director, through the lens of 18 crucial conversations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you understand what is really going on in an organisation, so you can exercise the oversight that is required from you?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do you overcome the information asymmetry problem, where the executive directors know more about the operation than you do?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow will you collaborate as a board to set the right strategic direction in a context that changes constantly?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow will you see the organisation through the eyes of your advisors, your employees and your key stakeholders?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can you manage the risks you know about as well as the ones you don’t?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour best tool for all of this is conversation – about the right topics, with the right people, at the right time. This book shows you what these conversations need to cover and how to make them count. Whether you are a new director of a PLC, a long-standing Trustee of a charity, or a governor of an educational institution, this book will help you and your colleagues become the board your organisation needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'...dense with information, the book breaks down complex board governance into actionable conversations across stakeholders that any director, trustee, or governor should have in their toolkit to ensure their board achieves oversight goals. For board members seeking to uplevel their governance conversations, this is a must-read playbook.'\u003cstrong\u003e- NetGalley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e...an invaluable guide that offers a refreshing perspective on the complex world of board directorship. As a new member of a Board of Managers, I am eager to learn more about my role and responsibilities, and this book provides a comprehensive and accessible roadmap for directors facing a variety of challenges...They stress the importance of having the right conversations with the right people at the right time, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of board governance. \u003cstrong\u003e- NetGalley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is really valuable for anyone who holds any form of non executive board role or is considering taking on a non executive role. It really helped me think through the questions I need to ask. \u003cstrong\u003e- Amazon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface: Why you need this book and how to use it\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The conversation ‘kitbag’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversations…\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAs a board member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 …About joining: Understanding the role of a board member\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 …About the board :Exploring the role of this board\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 …About chairing: Conversations that matter to all board members\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 …With board members: Sense-checking conversations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo support and challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 …About the organization: Talking about purpose, mission, vision and values\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 …About strategy: Turning central ideas into action\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 …About the future: Talking about what’s over the horizon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 …About holding to account: Creating a culture of accountability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 …About people and reward: Development, succession and remuneration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 …About effectiveness: Talking about board performance In working relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11 …With the CEO: Coaching, confiding, challenging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 …With staff: Talking and listening to those who work here\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 …With stakeholders: Developing a stakeholder mindset\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14 …With regulators: Understanding the relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 …With advisors: Finding the support the board needs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout key exposures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16 …About ethics: A new boardroom focus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17 …About risk: Preventing board blindness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18 …About a crisis: When things go wrong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConversations with yourself: Reflecting as a professional practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of tables\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Sources of useful information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Inspiration Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042512929111,"sku":"9781788605571","price":25.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781788605571.jpg?v=1750954456","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/board-talk-18-crucial-conversations-that-count-inside-and-outside-the-boardroom-9781788605571","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}