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The Imperfect Board Member: Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence

Name: The Imperfect Board Member: Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence
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Contributors:

Jim Brown

Publisher:

Jossey-Bass

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

Business & Economics

Book Subcategory:

Leadership, Management

Series:

J-B Us Non-Franchise Leadership

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Release Date:

2006-10-01

ISBN 13:

9780787986100

Weight:

0.75 lbs

Size:

8.48 x 5.86 x 0.88 inches

Pages:

224

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The Imperfect Board Member: Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence

Jim Brown delivers a practical, engaging approach to board governance that transforms how directors and board members lead. This hardcover guide addresses the real challenges facing corporate and nonprofit boards through seven actionable disciplines that improve boardroom performance.

What Makes This Governance Book Different

Written in a conversational style with dialogue-driven examples, this book cuts through typical governance theory to provide tangible strategies for board members at all levels. Brown's experience as a founding partner of Strive!, a leadership development firm specializing in governance, informs every chapter with real-world applications for both corporate and not-for-profit organizations.

Industry Recognition

The book has earned endorsements from leading business authorities including Patrick Lencioni (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team), Ken Blanchard (The One-Minute Manager), and Ram Charan (Boards That Deliver). Jim Balsillie, chairman and co-CEO of Research in Motion, recommends it as required reading for people on every type of board.

Key Topics Covered

The seven disciplines framework addresses critical governance areas including the distinction between board responsibilities and management duties—particularly relevant in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley environment. Brown explores both standard governance ingredients and subtle nuances that separate adequate boards from excellent ones. The book provides clarity on how boards and management can work together effectively while maintaining necessary independence.

Who Should Read This Book

This resource serves C-suite executives, current board directors, aspiring board members, and leaders in organizational governance roles. Whether you serve on corporate boards or nonprofit boards, the principles apply across sectors. The accessible writing style makes complex governance concepts understandable without sacrificing depth or professional rigor.

About the Author

Jim Brown is a founding partner of Strive!, a leadership development firm with offices near Toronto and Cleveland. The firm provides coaching and consulting services to boards and leaders across North America and internationally. Brown's work as a trusted coach for leaders and sought-after speaker on governance topics brings practical credibility to the seven disciplines outlined in this book.

Published by Jossey-Bass, this hardcover edition combines readability with professional substance, making it suitable both as a professional development resource and as a thoughtful gift for executives and board members committed to governance excellence.

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 subtle nuances of excellence in both corporate and not-for-profit governance."
--William A. Dimma, author, Tougher Boards for Tougher Times; chairman, Home Capital Group Inc.

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Praise for The Imperfect Board Member

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