It provides valuable guidance on board operations and how to achieve effective working relationships, and should be on every director’s and prospective director’s reading list. Against the background of developments in corporate governance since the financial crisis, this book outlines the corporate governance framework and explains board evaluations, board restructuring, induction training, etc., for organisations across the public, non-profit and private sectors. Clearly laid out and presented, key features include:
- Building blocks of corporate governance
- Roles and responsibilities
- Insights and practical suggestions
- Questions to ask
- Sample terms of reference
- Case studies.
With a practical focus, this book is easy to use and apply. It highlights the questions that good corporate governance should address, such as:
- What is the role of the board?
- What is the role of a non-executive director (NED)?
- Where is the dividing line between the role of the
board and that of the executive management team?
- What questions should the board ask the chief
executive?
- What due diligence should one carry out before accepting a NED position?
A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance is an invaluable reference for anyone who needs to focus on improving corporate governance. It provides valuable guidance on board operations and how to achieve effective working relationships, and should be on every director’s and prospective director’s reading list.
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The Author
David W. Duffy, FCA, is the founding director of Prospectus Management Consultants and CEO of The Governance Company, a leading online provider of governance education for directors of boards. A graduate of Trinity College, Dublin with a Bachelor of Business Studies degree, David also holds a MBA from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in advising on many aspects of corporate governance in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He is a board member of The Ireland Funds, a global Irish philanthropic organisation, a council member of Dublin Chamber of Commerce and a former President of both the Institute of Management Consultants and Advisors and the Trinity Business Alumni. He has also been chair or a non-executive director of a number of commercial, trade, voluntary and sporting organisations.
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