Boards that make a difference :a new design for leadership in nonprofit and public organizations /John Carver.

Name/Title

Boards that make a difference :a new design for leadership in nonprofit and public organizations /John Carver.

Description

A new vision for governing boards -- Policy as a leadership tool -- Designing policies that make a difference -- Focusing on results : clarifying and sustaining the organization's mission -- Setting limits : standards of ethics and prudence -- Strong boards need strong executives : the board-executive relationship -- The board's responsibility for itself -- Officers and committees -- Making meetings work -- Redefining excellence in governance : strategies for board leadership -- Resource A. Varieties of applications -- Resource B. Bylaws -- Resource C. Policy contributors. xxii, 242 p. ;24 cm.

Book Details

Author

Carver, John.

Place Published

City

San Francisco

Date Published

1990

Publication Subjects

Directors of corporations. Associations, institutions, etc.--Management. Nonprofit organizations--Management.

Call No.

HD2745 .C37 1990

ISBN

1555422314 (alk. paper), 9781555422318 (alk. paper)

LCCN

89077419

Notes

Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-234) and index.