Boards That Lead: When To Take Charge, When To Partner And When To Stay Out Of The Way by Ram Charan

Three renowned experts reveal a rising trend in corporate leadership and offer a roadmap for boards to successfully implement the change. Key Highlights: Provides a thorough examination of the latest boardroom trend, as explained by the top authorities in the field. Features prominent case studies from companies such as Boeing, Ford, Delphi, Blackstone, Kraft, and others. International examples include Infosys, Lenovo, and Bharti Airtel. Demonstrates how leading boards are surpassing mere compliance and control to play a pivotal role in critical aspects of a company, including strategy, finance, risk, culture, talent, and resource allocation. Also addresses the challenges of increased board involvement, such as dealing with problematic directors and reining in micromanagers. A practical guide for directors, CEOs, and boards. The role of the corporate board has undergone a transformation and savvy CEOs are leveraging these changes to their advantage. However, increased board control and involvement also present challenges. This book, authored by three distinguished experts in the