Great Boards for High-growth Companies

Managing and participating on governing boards of business can be a complicated and politically fraught experience. In many cases the room is filled with first timers - first time CEO, first time board member, or first time Chairman. As public and private companies are under so much public scrutiny, boards are increasingly being held accountable for the organization. This series of books covers key issues that are at the forefront of governing bodies such as: hiring board members; and creating boards that are effective and keep organizations on track; succession planning; compensation; organizational performance and measurement - plus more. Interviews with CEO's, Chairman of the Board and first time board members are sprinkled throughout, making these books readable and relevant.

Beverly Behan is the founder of Board Advisor and consults with Boards of Directors in the United States, Canada and internationally over the past decade. She was recently named to the Directorship 100 - Directorship magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in governance and the boardroom. Beverly is a regular columnist for Bloomberg BusinessWeek.com's The Boardroom and co-author of Building Better Boards: A Blueprint for Effective Governance (Jossey-Bass, 2005), and Jumping Ship: How to navigate your way to a more satisfying job or career. Beverly is a frequent speaker and writer on corporate governance and executive compensation topics. In addition to 5 years' experience in corporate management, Beverly practiced law for over 5 years with two major Canadian firms and serves as a member of the Policy Committee of the Board of the Royal Ontario Museum.