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Author:

Carver, John.

Title:

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

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publisher:

Jossey-Bass,

Copyright Date:

c2006

Description:

xxviii, 418 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Directors of corporations.
Associations, institutions, etc.--Management.
Nonprofit organizations--Management.
Directies.
Leiderschap.
Overheidsdiensten.
Niet-commerciële organisaties.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-404) and index.

Contents:

Leadership by governing boards : a vision of group accountability -- Policy as a leadership tool : the force of explicit values -- Designing policies that make a difference : governing by values -- Focusing on results : the power of purpose -- Controlling ethics and prudence : what's not OK, even if it works -- Strong boards need strong executives : the board-executive relationship -- The board's responsibility for itself : governing oneself precedes governing others -- Officers and committees : the chief governance officer and other divisions of board labor -- Policy development by levels : adding details judiciously -- Making meetings meaningful : creating the future more than reviewing the past -- Maintaining board leadership : staying on track and institutionalizing excellence -- But does it work? : criticisms, effectiveness research, and model consistency -- Resource A. Varieties of policy governance applications -- Resource B. Glossary -- Resource C. Glossary.

ISBN:

9780787976163 (cloth)
0787976164 (cloth)

LCCN:

2005033970

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

IBAX173 -- North Iowa Area Community College Library (Mason City)

OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)