The Handbook of Board Governance - 2nd Edition by Richard LeBlanc (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>The revised new edition of the must-read guide for executives--provides comprehensive coverage of topics in corporate governance by leading subject-matter experts</b></p> <p><i>The Handbook of Board Governance </i>is the marketing-leading text on public, nonprofit, and private board governance. Providing comprehensive, in-depth coverage, this unique text represents a collaboration of internationally-recognized academics and prominent organization directors, executives, managers, and advisors. Contributors include Ariel Fromer Babcock, Robert Eccles, Alice Korngold, Ellie Mulholland, Michael Useem, Elizabeth Valentine and John Zinkin. Practical, expert guidance enables readers to understand value creation and the strategic role of the board, risk governance and oversight, audit and compensation committee effectiveness, CEO succession planning, and other diverse board duties and responsibilities.</p> <p>Now in its second edition, the <i>Handbook </i>offers substantial updates and revisions reflecting contemporary trends, practices, and developments in board governance. New content includes discussions of pressing issues related to climate change, examination of information technology and cybersecurity challenges, and recent tax legislation that will impact executive compensation. Editor Dr. Richard Leblanc--an award-winning teacher, professor, lawyer, management consultant, and specialist on boards of directors--integrates practical experience and academic rigor to assist readers: </p> <ul> <li>Build and strengthen engaged and collaborative leadership in the boardroom</li> <li>Recognize the role and responsibilities of a well-functioning governing board</li> <li>Risk governance, assurance, and the duties of directors</li> <li>Keep pace with new trends in board governance and shareholder responsibility</li> <li>Measure performance and align performance measurement to executive pay</li> <li>Understand information technology governance, sustainability governance, and the different forms of governance</li> </ul> <p>Highly relevant to board and committee members regardless of sector or industry, <i> The Handbook of Board Governance, 2<sup>nd</sup> Edition </i>is an invaluable source of knowledge on all aspects of corporate and organization governance.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Corporate and organization governance can be fairly complicated. This is equally true of public, non-profit, and private board governance.</b> <p>Luckily, it doesn't have to be. <i>The Handbook of Board Governance</i> provides readers with a wealth of insights from both practitioners (directors, management, and advisors) and academics. Editor Richard Leblanc has included entries from numerous experts, such as Ariel Fromer Babcock, Robert Eccles, Alice Korngold, Ellie Mulholland, Michael Useem, Elizabeth Valentine, and John Zinkin. The practitioners leverage their own experiences to offer practical advice anyone can use to improve their understanding of, and approach to, corporate governance. Academics ensure the lessons and insights offered in this guidebook have been rigorously assessed. The result? An essential source of knowledge for anyone navigating the tricky waters of board governance. <p>This <i>Second Edition</i> is particularly helpful. It includes significant updates and revisions to address contemporary board governance trends and practices. Regardless of your industry, if you wish to more thoroughly understand any aspect of corporate and organization governance, <i>The Handbook of Board Governance, Second Edition</i> is an invaluable resource.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>RICHARD LEBLANC, PHD, </b> is an award-winning teacher, professor, lawyer, management consultant, and specialist on boards of directors. He teaches corporate governance in the Master of Financial Accountability Program at York University, and at Harvard University. He is a frequent speaker and webinar presenter to corporations and organizations such as The Directors College, the Ontario Hospital Association, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, and others in the United States, Europe, and Canada. He heads Boardexpert.com Inc., a board consultancy practice, advising boards of directors and individual directors. He blogs regularly for his LinkedIn Group, Boards & Advisors, and is often quoted or a guest in the media.
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