The Director's Manual

THE FRAMEWORK DIRECTORS TURN TO FOR IMPROVING BOARD PERFORMANCEWith the continuing focus on board practices and governance The Director's Manual: A Framework for Board Governance is a timely and useful reference and guide for directors and senior management. -Erskine Bowles, co-chair of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsiblity and Reform, lead director at Morgan Stanley and on the boards of Facebook, Inc., Belk, Inc., and Norfolk and Southern Corp.The real-world insights that Browning and Sparks provide are an invaluable guide to how one becomes an effective director. -Bob Ingram, Former Vice Chairman, Pharmaceuticals GlaxoSmithKline, currently serving on the boards of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and as lead director of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., and Cree, Inc.The Director's Manual provides a thoughtful reference and practical guide for all current or aspiring directors and members of senior management. -Julie Daum, leads the North American Board Practice for SpenserStuartServing on a corporate board today is a tremendous challenge. Directors are under constant pressure to keep up with rapid changes in markets, regulations and technology, and to lead through these changes with confidence. The Director's Manual provides an indispensable tool that will become standard reading material for every well-run board. -Mike McGuire, CEO, Grant Thornton LLPThe authors get behind the externals of board structures and bring focus on how outcomes are really generated. At the same time we are reminded of why we serve and our priorities. -John Williams, CEO, Domtar Corporation and lead director, Dow Corning CorpMeeting the new dynamics and demands of today's boards, The Director's Manual is a perfectly executed and perfectly timed work. -Ray Milchovich, Former Chairman and CEO, Foster Wheeler AG, lead director, Nucor Corporation, and board member, Dow Chemical CompanyWith the increased focus on expanding duties of boards of directors, this book by two experienced experts on board governance is quite timely and well worth reading. -Jim Hance, former Vice Chairman, Bank Of America, currently serving on the boards of Carlyle Group LLC, The Ford Motor Company, Duke Energy, Cousins Properties, Inc., and Acuity BrandsPeter and Will put forth an outstanding framework for building a high-performing board. The Director's Manual not only puts today's board challenges in proper context, it provides a very practical and usable roadmap for creating an engaging, value-adding board. -Steve Macadam, CEO, Enpro IndustriesPeter is the consummate expert on board governance and this book is a must-read for any executive or director grappling with the ever-expanding regulations governing today's corporate environment. -John Ferriola, Chairman, President and CEO, Nucor CorporationSound leadership and governance is critical toward a company's success and The Director's Manual is a great foundational book with thoughtful and practical guidance for board members and aspiring board members. It should be on every director's desk. -Jeff Brown, CEO, Ally Financial, Inc.