{"product_id":"on-motivation-jenny-segal-9798864480106","title":"On Motivation: Board Effectiveness \u0026 Culture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do boards do well? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow can they improve\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat can directors teach us about board effectiveness and culture? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDramatised and parodied in popular culture, the board room is a mystical cauldron in which the fortunes of companies and the futures of their employees are decreed. Its secret goings-on determine whether we have jobs and drive the success of our economy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoard directors carry a weighty responsibility for delivering strategy, control and advice. Summarising and synthesising the experiences of some 50 experienced directors, this book distils their wisdom and shows what we can strive for to achieve the best of culture and effectiveness in company board rooms. Invaluable insights for new, aspiring and experienced directors alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Jenny's understanding of hybrid working brings board effectiveness up to date. Full of top tips\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally Bridgeland - Chair of Impax Asset Management\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A cracking book for boards which thrive on continual improvement. Full of tried-and-tested tips on how to build, evolve and get the best out of multi-disciplinary boards. I doubt there is a motivated board or chair out there that couldn't find something new to try in the spirit of making a positive difference\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalum Cooper - Chair of Partnership Council, Hymans Robertson\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A distillation of very powerful and topical insights into governance and board effectiveness. A worthwhile read for any non-executive or executive for helpful tips and suggestions\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul McNamara - Non-Executive Director\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This distilled collection of interviews provides illuminating insights into board dynamics and candid reflections on the ingredients for most effective board performance. Identifying best practice, it provides excellent challenge to the status quo to further professionalisation. Recommended reading for every board chair, as well as board members old and new\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnabel Gillard - \u003ci\u003eOrganisational Culture \u0026amp; Ethics Expert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Jenny has harnessed genuine insight and resonant frankness on the reality of serving on boards - the good and the bad - and how we can each evaluate and contribute to better board effectiveness for UK business stakeholders. Her book covers the breadth of drivers for board effectiveness and provides rare insights and commentary on cognitive diversity and the pre-determinants in culture and chairmanship for harnessing this successfully on Boards. A thought-provoking and enjoyable read - with plenty of insights to reflect upon for anyone interested in improving their performance at Board level\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosemary Beaver - \u003ci\u003eNon-Executive Director and Chair of Risk Committee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A comprehensive and fascinating up-to-the minute guide to what is, and is not, working in boardrooms for seasoned and new NEDs alike\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Semmens - \u003ci\u003eCIO, Cadro and Non-Executive Director\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Jenny Segal's latest book on Board Effectiveness is packed with really helpful case studies - not to mention some pithy one-liners\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Rubenstein - \u003ci\u003eNon-Executive Director and Chair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jenny Segal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798864480106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/22\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.29d","brand":"Jenny Segal","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800965394687,"sku":"9798864480106","price":17.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/on-motivation-jenny-segal-9798864480106","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}