First Indian Edition 2010.

Includes bibliographies and index

The Effective Director is published by the Institute of Directors. A guide to best boardroom practice, it is based not just on statutory and voluntary codes of conduct on good theory ??" but also on close observation of real directors and boards. It is written for anyone who wants to improve the effectiveness of their organisation ??" whether they're a new or experienced member of the board and whether they run a small firm, a listed company, a charity or a public sector body. Much of the content also applies internationally. Areas covered include: ??? The role of the board, the duties and liabilities of directors, governance and the key board committees ??? Building effectiveness and value through leadership and people ??? The special issues facing small and medium-sized companies, charities and the not-for-profit sector ??? Ethics and values. The Institute of Director is the leading organisation supporting and representing business leaders in he UK and internationally. On of its key objectives is to raise the professional standards of directors, helping them attain high levels of expertise and effectiveness by improving their knowledge and skills. Contents: The role of the board ??? The company and the legal duties and liabilities of directors ??? Governance ??? The role of the chairman and the non-executive directors ??? Key committees of the board ??? Building effectiveness ??? Leadership ??? People advantage ??? Small and medium-sized companies ??? Charities and not-for-profit organisations ??? Ethics ??? Bringing it all together ??? Appendix I ??? Appendix II ??? Summary of the Combined Code on Corporate Governance and the Turnbull Guidance ??? Chartered director code of professional conduct ??? Glossary ??? Reference ??? Index About the Authors: Neville Bain has been chairman of the Institute of Directors since May 2006. Born in New Zealand, he has served on the boards of some of Britain's best-known businesses. He was chief executive of Coats Viyella