The Effective Board Of Trustees:

by Richard P. Chait, Thomas P. Holland, Barbara E. Taylor

This book shares the practical and tested experiences of board members and college presidents. Various dimensions of board performance are covered, from the ability to discern the culture and norms of the organization to the importance of being well informed about the roles, responsibilities, and performance of board members. The authors describe how a board can develop and maintain healthy relationships with key constituencies and how it shapes institutional direction.

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Zak · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was ok, though it mostly dealt with university boards. So, I had to pick and choose what I could take away from it.