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"The book's stated purpose is to provoke thought; it also provokes a good deal of (intended) mirth." The Times Higher Education Supplement "An entertaining introduction to the game for the neophyte board director." Financial Times "An excellent book." Financial Director "Lively and down to earth." Business Bulletin "Crammed with amusing anecdotes and strategic advice." Business Echo "Author Patrick Dunne shows a rare ability to imbue a dry subject - running board meetings - with warmth and humour." "getAbstract recommends this entertaining text to all those who get to sit in the big chair at the head of the table, be it mahogany or not." getAbstract, 2007
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One could start positively and say this book is full of common sense and examples. Sadly, the 'common sense' is about issues that people interested in this title will already have completely in command, while the 'examples' amount to little more than anecdotes, name-dropping FTSE100 executives that the author hob-nobs with. The author is self-assured but shows little, if any, insight into how to get the most out of a board - stick to the (free) Companies House directorship pamphlets for real information about duties and obligations. So long as you have had a successful period chairing the departmental Coffee Club Committee, I expect you will learn little from this book.
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Author Patrick Dunne shows a rare ability to imbue a dry subject - running board meetings - with warmth and humor. The author clearly knows his topic, and walks you through the process of planning and running board meetings step by step. He covers the what, where, when, why and how, all in engaging prose, and then moves on to more subtle concerns, such as resolving conflicts and dealing with your board members' various personalities. His amusing anecdotes and charming real-life stories flesh out an otherwise pedestrian topic, though someone from the twenty-first century needs to slip him a note about using gender-neutral language. The volunteer nonprofit organization board chair might find good guidance here that would be a bit basic for an executive who has already exercised sufficient skill, stealth and strength to end up in charge of a corporate board. And yet even such an executive may appreciate this little primer. Given that, we recommend this entertaining text to all those who get to sit in the big chair at the head of the table, be it mahogany or not.
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Patrick Dunnes witty and practical guide through the minefield of running effective board meetings will be invaluable to both new and experienced directors. Mr Dunnes guidelines are rooted in common sense and he never looses his sense of humour.
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