Working with the Board of Directors : Leading CEOs on Developing a Shared Vision, Establishing Expectations, and Leading Board Meetings

Working with the Board of Directors is an authoritative, insiders perspective on strategies that modern business leaders employ to build, maintain, and continually strengthen their partnership with the board of directors.

Featuring CEOs and presidents from some of the top companies in the nation, these experts guide the reader through not only the qualities a CEO should possess to initially build a rapport with the board, but also the skills necessary to bring that relationship to the next level.

From outlining how the board spends its time to deciding which topics should be addressed, these authors evaluate what it takes to lead board meetings in an effective, efficient manner while ensuring that company goals are set with the executive team.

Additionally, these top executives offer their advice for handling common impediments they encounter with the board, including tips to overcome them.