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There has never been so much pressure on nonprofit boards of directors to achieve a level of accountability that meets public and stakeholder expectations. Member-serving association boards may be especially challenged by their more complex affiliate structures and a greater emphasis on representative governance.

Table of Contents

Foreword Anne Wallestad, BoardSource v

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction and Study Design xiii

Chapter 1 Where Does Board Change Begin? 1

Chapter 2 Change and People 15

Chapter 3 Catalysts and Watersheds 43

Chapter 4 Implementing Change 75

Chapter 5 Leading Sideways: Influencing Change within the Board 115

Chapter 6 Leading Up: The CEO’s Opportunity 139

Chapter 7 Leading Forward: The Board Chair’s Opportunity 167

Chapter 8 Working with External Consultants 185

Chapter 9 Getting the Most from Assessment and Evaluation 197

Conclusion Strategies and Resources for Success 213

Appendix Tools and Resources 219

References 243

About the Authors 253

Index 255

Transformational Governance

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 11 September 2015
      ISBN-13 9781118976722
      978-1118976722
      ISBN-10 111897672X
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      Business and Management

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      There has never been so much pressure on nonprofit boards of directors to achieve a level of accountability that meets public and stakeholder expectations. Member-serving association boards may be especially challenged by their more complex affiliate structures and a greater emphasis on representative governance.

      Table of Contents

      Foreword Anne Wallestad, BoardSource v

      Acknowledgments ix

      Introduction and Study Design xiii

      Chapter 1 Where Does Board Change Begin? 1

      Chapter 2 Change and People 15

      Chapter 3 Catalysts and Watersheds 43

      Chapter 4 Implementing Change 75

      Chapter 5 Leading Sideways: Influencing Change within the Board 115

      Chapter 6 Leading Up: The CEO’s Opportunity 139

      Chapter 7 Leading Forward: The Board Chair’s Opportunity 167

      Chapter 8 Working with External Consultants 185

      Chapter 9 Getting the Most from Assessment and Evaluation 197

      Conclusion Strategies and Resources for Success 213

      Appendix Tools and Resources 219

      References 243

      About the Authors 253

      Index 255

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