Essex Press, 1990. Order from Essex Press. Experience has proven to James Hardy that boards of directors can and must be developed. To achieve this end, he has written a helpful, hands-on book that is full of exhibits, worksheets, evaluation tools, and examples. This practical work looks at all elements of board development with a good understanding of the human considerations with which board chairs must always work.
Information is well organized, accessible, and clear.
There is a good balance between theory and advice that can be readily applied to any board of directors. The book begins with an overview of board roles, responsibilities, and functions. Wherever action is recommended, a framework or a form is provided. Agency Board-Chief Executive Functioning. On occasion the evaluation forms are too involved, and the book is handicapped by a poorly designed table of contents.