Table of Contents

Introduction The Job of the Board A Sense of Direction An Interview with the Environmental Defender's Office The CEO and The Board Purposeful Meetings In the Chair An Interview with Netball Australia Risk Management Compliance with legal responsibilities Financial Planning and Control An Interview with the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra The Board and Fundraising Measuring our Progress Alliances and Mergers An Interview with The Foundation of Young Australians Recruitment and Succession Postscript: Twenty Staging Posts of Board Development Checklists Resources Interviewees BibliographyWebsitesIndex

Reviews

This book was an interesting and easy read that I expect to return to when I think about my contribution on boards. Legal practitioners who are called to serve on or advise boards will find useful current content. - Ethos, Law Society of ACT, December 2008