Download or read book Creating a Functional Board written by Brenda Kelleher- Flight and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating A Functional Board introduces the theory and provides solutions to demystify and make governance manageable. Directors and governing bodies are expected to be responsible and accountable with a greater degree of transparency than ever before. With private citizens, shareholders, stockholders, and other key groups calling for effective governance, boards in all sectors are looking for guidance to meet legal and fiduciary obligations and work productively. This book is ideal to dip into, with tips and pointers for aspiring and experienced board members. The Decision Making Model of Governance, created by the author, is one of only two fully developed models available with proven practical applications. Creating A Functional Board includes chapters on theory, general guidance, and specific solutions to boardroom management and conflicts. Recommended and used by companies, charities, not-for-profits, councils, school boards, hospital boards and institutions, government and public sector entities, associates and cultural groups.