Building a successful family business board : a guide for leaders, directors, and families /
Pendergast, Jennifer M.
Ward, John L.,1945-
De Pontet, Stephanie Brun.
New York, N.Y. ; Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan,
2011.
"A family business publication" -- cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Independent boards of directors and family business : introduction to a powerful alliance -- Truth and myths about boards meeting the challenge -- The role of the board in the family business -- The special value of independent directors to the family business -- The vital role of the board in family business continuity planning -- Designing the board -- Finding and selecting directors -- Managing the board -- Making the most of your board -- Linking family and business governance in later generations -- How you can contribute as a director -- Our call to action.
Family-owned business enterprises
Family corporations
Boards of directors.