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by William L. Sparks, Peter C. Browning
The Director's Manual
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Acknowledgments
Peter C. Browning
William L. Sparks
Preface
Why We Wrote this Book
Chapter 1: The Changing World of Board Governance: How We Got Here
How and Why Boards Have Changed
Why These Events are Important
A Barometer for CEO Compensation
2002—A Board Governance Tipping Point
Impact of the 2008 Financial Meltdown
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 2: Role of the Board
Is a Robust Succession Plan in Place?
Determining the Right Strategy
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 3: Key Board Leadership Roles
Public Outcry for Action
Changes in Nyse Listing Requirements
The Debate Over the Separation of Roles
Nonexecutive Chairman, Lead Director, or Presiding Director
The Challenge of Board Leadership
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 4: Board Culture
Examples Illustrating Schein's Model of Culture and Board Dynamics
The Three Elements of Board Culture
The Leadership and Board Performance Cycle
Transforming Board Culture
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 5: Group Dynamics and Board Decision Making
Why Working in Groups Is Difficult
Groupthink: Managing Conflict in the Boardroom
Understanding and Avoiding Groupthink
Getting Past the Abilene Paradox
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 6: Board Structure and Schedule
Board Size
Meeting Requirements and Preparation
Effective Meetings and Service
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 7: Assessing Board Performance
The Evolution of Board Assessments
Customizing the Assessment Process
Finding Your Own Best Practice
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 8: The Challenge of The Disruptive Director
Disruptive Members a Common Issue
The Ying and Yang of Conflict
An Effective Dissenter
Five Types of Disruptive Directors
Dealing with Disruptive Directors
How Assessments Help
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 9: The Other Succession Challenge: The Board of Directors
Why a Board Needs to Plan for Succession
Demographics and Board Service Realities
Enron, the 2008 Financial Collapse, and Dodd-Frank
Building a Board Succession Plan
Educating, Onboarding a New Member
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Chapter 10: What's Next in the Boardroom?
Ongoing Scrutiny of Executive Compensation
Continuing Demands for More Proxy Information
More Shareholder and Investor Activism
Greater Demands for Proxy Access
Sharper Focus on Risk Management
Ever-Increasing Scrutiny of Board Composition
The Way Forward
Chapter Summary
What's Next?
Appendices: Board of Directors Assessment Forms
Appendix A: Board of Directors Self-Assessment
Appendix B: Audit Committee Assessment
Appendix C: Compensation Committee Assessment
Appendix D: Governance/Nominating Committee Assessment
Appendix E: CEO Assessment
Appendix F: Lead Director Assessment
Appendix G: Nonexecutive Chairman Assessment
Appendix H: Peer Assessment
About the Authors
Index
End User License Agreement
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