and rapidly globalizing governance challenges. Directors and aspiring board candidates need a survival guide to beat the odds and avoid crises?the best credentials and the best of intentions aren't enough. This book is that guide.• Supplies frank advice and straight talk for current board directors and future directors that warn of the various kinds of troubling developments that can arise in and outside the boardroom• Breaks down the core requirements, expectations, and commitments directors must make to protect shareholders based on the coauthors' deep and varied board and executive leadership experience• Provides a roadmap for anyone who wants to serve on a board or advisory board?be it for a company, institution, not-for-profit, or government or community organization?or those who currently serve on boards but need guidance and advice• Explains why most boards aren't more diverse and what today's directors can and should do to rectify this issue

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