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.