The Handbook of Board Governance: A Comprehensive Guide for Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Board Members

The  revised new edition of the must-read guide for executives―provides  comprehensive coverage of topics in corporate governance by leading  subject-matter experts

The Handbook of Board Governance 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.

Now in its second edition, the Handbook 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:

• Build and strengthen engaged and collaborative leadership in the boardroom
• Recognize the role and responsibilities of a well-functioning governing board
• Risk governance, assurance, and the duties of directors
• Keep pace with new trends in board governance and shareholder responsibility
• Measure performance and align performance measurement to executive pay
• Understand information technology governance, sustainability governance, and the different forms of governance

Highly relevant to board and committee members regardless of sector or industry, The Handbook of Board Governance, 2nd Edition is an invaluable source of knowledge on all aspects of corporate and organization governance.