The Board Book
an insider's guide for directors and trustees
$34.85
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
19 April 2012
Summary
The Board Book: Insights and Strategies for Effective Governance
A must-have for first-time and experienced board members alike, who will benefit from William G. Bowen’s decades of experience.
Former Mellon Foundation and Princeton University president William G. Bowen has served on the boards of some of the United States’s biggest corporations and nonprofits, including American Express, Merck, the Smithsonian, and TIAA-CREF. In The Board Book he br…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393342895 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0393342891 |
| Author: | William G. Bowen |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 19 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 265g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 142mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“Provocative and pragmatic … filled with wise counsel even for those already a CEO or member of a board.”
“He minces no words … a compelling and critical read for wannabe directors—and for every student of corporate affairs.” – Booklist“Drawing on thirty years of experience with both for-profit and non-profit boards, it offers insights on ideal relationships between presidential and board members. Any business library needs this.” – Midwest Book Review“Provocative and pragmatic … filled with wise counsel even for those already a CEO or member of a board.” – Paul Volcker, former chairman of the Federal Reserve
About The Author
William G. Bowen
William G. Bowen (1933-2016) was an influential educator and the author of more than twenty books, including Lessons Learned: Reflections of a University President, The Shape of the River, and Equity and Excellence in American Higher Education.
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