The Practitioner's Guide to Governance as Leadership: Building High-Performing Nonprofit Boards
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (713 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118109872 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Thought-provoking governance guide" according to Mak60Thought-provoking governance guide As someone who works with nonprofit boards, this book is a gem. Not only does Trower do an excellent jobs of making complex ideas digestible, she has research and case studies that further explicate the many facets of Governance as Leadership. I particularly like the chart that explains the distinctions between the three modes, as well as the detail given to generative thinking. I find that many boards struggle with elevating the discourse and asking strategic questions. This book is a must-read and all the vignettes from her interviews. . As someone who works with nonprofit boards, this book is a gem. Not only does Trower do an excellent jobs of making complex ideas digestible, she has research and case studies that further explicate the many facets of Governance as Leadership. I particularly like the chart that explains the distinctions between the three modes, as well as the detail given to generative thinking. I find that many boards struggle with elevating the discourse and asking strategic questions. This book is a must-read and all the vignettes from her interviews. Goverance as Leadership Goes to Church From a Pastor with nearly fifty-years experience: It takes some adjusting and "translating" for the church as a non-profit. But the results of doing so are most profitable. It addresses so many of the reasons why church boards are often dysfunctional. It leads to the transformation of the church board if enough church leaders study, discuss, and apply the principles.. Ian Allan Anderson said BORING BUT A MUST READ!. Excellent guide for those who have never sat on a board. Boring reading but a MUST
Crompton, president and CEO, BoardSource. Acton, executive director NY, Taproot Foundation"At BoardSource, we value Governance as Leadership as a groundbreaking publication that has helped thousands of board leaders view governance in a new way. This is a must-read for every current and incoming nonprofit board member." —Joel Allison, president and CEO, Baylor Health Care System"For nonprofit chief executives who are ready for more engaged and purposeful boards and for board members who want to work more meaningfully and be true partners in leadership, Trower shows the way. She brings Governance as Leadership to life with case studies, theoretical frameworks, board exercises, and practical advice." —Susan Whealler Johnston, executive vice president, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)"It has never been more critical than it is today for nonprofits to engage their boards in ways that capture the full talent, experience and resources of those who govern the work.?Yet, too often, we see organizations facing a substantial board-engagement gap.?In this book, Trower shares the pathway forward for nonprofit and phi
To determine a board's fitness and help the members move forward, the book contains three types of assessments: board members evaluate each other; individual board member assessments; and an overall team assessment.This practitioner's guide is written for nonprofit board members, chief executives, senior staff members, and anyone who wants to reflect on governance, discern how to govern better, and achieve higher performance in the process.. From the Inside FlapThe Practitioner's Guide to Governance as Leadership offers a resource that shows how to achieve excellence and peak performance i
Cathy is nationally known for her expertise on board policies, leadership, structure, organizational change, best governance practices, and strategic planning. She is author of the second edition of Richard Chait's book, Govern More, Manage Less. She is in high demand as a speaker, consultant, and advisor and works with nonprofit boards independently through her consulting firm, Trower and Trower, Inc.