Title: Chairman of the Board
Description: Practical, real-world advice for the most challenging of positions  The role of the chairman of the board is an art form that varies with the size, type, and corporate climate of the organization. Chairman of the Board provides practical guidance on this critical role, offering advice on matters such as how to work with the CEO, ethical considerations, corporate social responsibility, and performance evaluation of boards and board members. Seasoned executive Brian Lechem discusses regulatory requirements and legal exposures relating to board responsibilities and how to minimize risks to company resources. Real-life examples illustrate how challenges have been met by companies with both positive and negative results. Information on board regulations for not-for-profit and government agencies and Canadian and U.K. companies lends the book broad appeal.
Subjects: Nonfiction, Business, Corporate meetings, Directors of corporations, Chief executive officers, Parliamentary practice, Corporate governance, Leadership, Handbooks, manuals, Business meetings, Boards of directors