Description
Book SynopsisUsing a fictional story followed by thorough analysis of the seven keys to great board governance and effectiveness, The Imperfect Board Member helps board members and CEOs work more effectively and avoid the problems that have plagued companies like Enron and WorldCom.
Trade Review"Brown delivers a creative analogy that can be applied to both the corporate and nonprofit arenas. Anyone who leads boards or serves as a member of a board should sit up and take notice of this wonderful book." (
www.charitychannel.com, October 2008)
Table of ContentsForeword, Patrick Lencioni ix
Introduction: Boards Matter xiii
1 On the Edge 1
2 A Glimmer of Hope 15
3 The Secret Formula 27
4 The Enemy Within 43
5 Unraveling From the Inside 57
6 Rebuilding From the Ground Up 71
7 One STEP FORWARD, Two STEPS BACK 83
8 Expect More 93
9 Catching the Wind 107
10 Uncovering the Gem 119
11 Breakthrough 139
12 The Big Day 149
Afterword: Making Application 157
Recommended Reading on Governance 193
Notes 195
Acknowledgments 199
The Author 203
