Empowering the board
June 2008
Chris Cornforth demonstrates how the chief executive is key to an effective governing board...
The chief executive is the linchpin connecting the board to the organisation and its staff. He or she can play a crucial role in empowering, or conversely disempowering, the board. This article looks at the role of the effective executive in organisations large enough to make this a paid position.
Author: Chris Cornforth
Chris Cornforth is Professor of Organisational Governance and Management at the Open University Business School. He was a member of the steering committee overseeing the development of National Occupational Standards for trustees and management committee members
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