Chairman of the Board A Practical Guide [Hardcover]

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.Introduction. A Question of Style.

Origin of the Role of Chairman.

The Art of Chairmanship.

Leadership and Style.

Chapter 1. Primus Inter Pares.

First Among Equals.

The Chairman's Role.

What the Position Entails.

Leadership.

Chapter 2. Building the Board.

The Selection Process.

Achieving a Balance.

Credentials and Qualifications.

Remuneration of Independent Directors.

Orientation and Training.

If Things Go Wrong.

Chapter 3. Separation of Roles or Concentration of Power?

One Job--or Two?

Interrelationship of the Roles.

Balancing the Roles.

The Chairman's Job Is Different.

It Is Lonely Being a Chilók