Chairman of the Board

Practical, real-world advice for the most challenging ofpositions
The role of the chairman of the board is an art form that varieswith the size, type, and corporate climate of the organization. Chairman of the Board provides practical guidance on this criticalrole, offering advice on matters such as how to work with the CEO, ethical considerations, corporate social responsibility, andperformance evaluation of boards and board members. Seasonedexecutive Brian Lechem discusses regulatory requirements and legalexposures relating to board responsibilities and how to minimizerisks to company resources. Real-life examples illustrate howchallenges have been met by companies with both positive andnegative results. Information on board regulations fornot-for-profit and government agencies and Canadian and U. K. companies lends the book broad appeal.