The Imperfect Board Member

The Imperfect Board MemberDiscover the transformative insights in *The Imperfect Board Member* by Jim Brown, a must read for anyone involved in governance and board leadership. This engaging book challenges conventional wisdom and offers practical guidance on improving board performance for organizations of all types. With 224 pages of powerful lessons, Brown combines a conversational writing style with invaluable strategies that promote effective collaboration between boards

Discover the transformative insights in *The Imperfect Board Member* by Jim Brown, a must-read for anyone involved in governance and board leadership. This engaging book challenges conventional wisdom and offers practical guidance on improving board performance for organizations of all types. With 224 pages of powerful lessons, Brown combines a conversational writing style with invaluable strategies that promote effective collaboration between boards and management. This book is not just informative—it's entertaining, making it essential reading for board members seeking to enhance their governance skills and effectiveness. The accolades from notable leaders like Patrick Lencioni and Jim Balsillie underline its credibility and relevance in today's dynamic organizational landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned director or new to the boardroom, *The Imperfect Board Member* offers key insights that can lead to better decision-making, fostering an environment where every member can thrive. Important for professionals in nonprofits, corporations, and community organizations, this book empowers leaders to question norms, embrace imperfection, and strive for excellence in leadership. Plus, enjoy free shipping on your order! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and remember, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Enhance your board leadership skills today with this exceptional resource. Order now and revolutionize your approach to governance.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780787986100
Year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 224


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Praise for The Imperfect Board Member


"Finally! A book about boards that isn't boring!"
--Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a
Team


"Everyone wins with good governance--countries, corporations,
and community groups. In a compelling style like no one before him,
Jim Brown helps leaders understand the keys for boardroom
excellence. The Imperfect Board Member ought to be required
reading for people on every type of board. The great thing is that
it won't need to be required--it's such a fun book, every leader
will want to read it."
--Jim Balsillie, chairman and co-CEO, Research in Motion; chair,
Centre for International Governance Innovation


"I know no board members, myself included, who won't learn
valuable lessons from Jim Brown's book The Imperfect Board
Member. Don't miss it!"
--Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One-Minute Manager and The
Secret


"Thanks to Sarbanes-Oxley, boards have become active. The
Imperfect Board Member clarifies sharply the lines of what
boards need to do and what management needs to do. The time has
come for the two groups to work together and yet keep
independent."
--Ram Charan, coauthor, Execution, and author, Boards That
Deliver


"The Imperfect Board Member by Jim Brown is a highly
perceptive, eminently readable, engagingly human book on how boards
and directors can improve their performance. In a breezy
conversational style that uses dialogue invitingly and often, the
author explores with sensitivity and a light touch not only the
standard ingredients but also the more subtl