Executive Director

Author: Chris Peers
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book is a must-read for managers and those aspiring to become directors, as well as for individuals with extensive experience in board work. It serves as a practical handbook and textbook on how directors should approach board and organizational matters holistically. The book acknowledges the needs of the ever-changing external environment of enterprises and their internal requirements. It advocates taking responsibility to shareholders and other stakeholders. It clarifies the perpetual task of aligning limited resources with opportunities, and also explains how to apply scientific strategic thinking and performance management. Additionally, it highlights the importance of mentoring, training, motivating, and guiding managers who will eventually become candidates for the board.