Finally, a playbook for corporate directors.
On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance
This book is the first-of-its-kind, providing a contemporary history of the role of a director and a rich, practical discussion of how directors today need to engage and act to excel in their role.
On Board is well-researched and written by a deeply experienced corporate director, investment banker and expert witness in corporate litigation. Foster wades into the most critical governance debates and provides guidance on key topics such as effectively interacting with a CEO and navigating a corporate crisis.
The book covers the tremendous growth in transactions – including mergers and acquisitions and restructurings – and the increasing importance of institutional investors, as well as the role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, that have led to today's requirements and expectations for corporate directors.
Filled with interviews with dozens of prominent executives, attorneys, bankers, judges, and other corporate leaders, as well as cases and anecdotes from inside numerous boardrooms, it is an engaging, comprehensive and actionable playbook for good governance.
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jff@jonathanffoster.com"Effective corporate governance is more essential than ever. In On Board, Foster has distilled his decades of experience into sharp insights on board dynamics, CEO relationships, and value creation. A must-read for anyone committed to excellence in board leadership."
— Hubert Joly
CEO, Best Buy (retired), Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School
"Good governance is the foundation of a great company. This playbook clearly flushes out the essence of good governance. I would recommend it to entrepreneurs, directors and public company executives alike."
— Harvey Jones
Director - Nvidia since inception
Comprehensive
Covers all aspects of corporate governance with practical insights from decades of experience.
Actionable
Provides step-by-step guidance and frameworks for effective board leadership.
Expert Insights
Features interviews with dozens of executives, attorneys, bankers, and corporate leaders.