The Independent Director [electronic resource] : The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence /
Brown, G.author.
Non-executive directors play a very important role in modern business. Providing a rare emphasis on 'soft skills', culture and relationship building, this comprehensive guide offers a unique insight into what it's actually like to be a non-executive director, backed up by global case studies, research and interviews.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Chapter 1 Introduction; Why This Book?; The Importance of Independence; Structure of the Book; Chapter 2 Executive Experience; NFC; TDG and Tibbett & Britten; Personal Experience; Lessons Learned; Chapter 3 Case Studies; Datrontech plc; Quintiles Transnational Corporation; Vantec Corporation; Keller Group plc; CH Jones Ltd; Forth Ports plc; U-POL Ltd; Michael Gerson Ltd; Biocompatibles plc; NFT Ltd; NovaQuest Capital Management; Chapter 4 Themes; Boards; Ownership; Strategy; Globalization; Risk; Advisors
Executive TeamsIndependent Directors; Chapter 5 Conclusion; Lessons Learned; Future Challenge; A Final Note; Chapter 6 Building a Portfolio; Getting Started; The End Game; Notes; Index
Includes index.
Non-executive directors play a very important role in modern business. Providing a rare emphasis on 'soft skills', culture and relationship building, this comprehensive guide offers a unique insight into what it's actually like to be a non-executive director, backed up by global case studies, research and interviews.
International business enterprises.
Leadership.
Management.
Business ethics.
Corporate governance.
Economics.
Management science.
International Business.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Management.
Business Ethics.
Corporate Governance.
Economics, general.