The Board Member's Playbook: Using Policy Governance to Solve Problems, Make Decisions, and Build a Stronger Board

Foreword John Carver.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

The Authors.

PART 1: THE NEED FOR BOARD REHEARSAL.

1. Board Rehearsal: Why?

2. Board Rehearsal: How?.

PART 2: REHEARSAL SCENARIOS.

3. Rehearsal Scenarios: Board Interactions with the CEO or Staff.

4. Rehearsal Scenarios: Board Member Interactions with the CEO or Staff.

5. Rehearsal Scenarios: The Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members.

6. Rehearsal Scenarios: The Board’s Job as a Team.

RESOURCES.

1. The Policy Governance Model.

2. Rehearsal Worksheet.

3. A Sample Board Policy Manual.

4. Further Reading.

How to Use the Accompanying CD-ROM.