{"product_id":"getting-started-with-policy-governance-bringing-purpose-integrity-and-efficiency-to-your-boards-work-paperback","title":"Getting Started with Policy Governance: Bringing Purpose, Integrity and Efficiency to Your Board's Work - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCaroline Oliver\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Carver\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this newest book on the Policy Governance approach to board leadership created by John Carver, Caroline Oliver gives readers practical, hands-on tools for getting the most from the system in the day-to-day operation of their boards. In the \u003ci\u003ePolicy Governance Fieldbook\u003c\/i\u003e, Oliver explored the experience of 11 organizations that succeeded and failed in using Policy Governance. Now, she has drawn upon the most important lessons from that experience as well as her experience in helping many more organizations along the Policy Governance road to governing excellence. The result is a wealth of tools and resources for helping readers to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecide if Policy Governance is right for them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and link with owners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop means policies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate Ends policies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor Policies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun meetings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlan for the future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Policy Governance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a great read! Such a book is long overdue. It's comprehensive, accessible, and fills a big gap in the market.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eGeraldine Peacock\u003c\/b\u003e, former chair, The Charity Commission\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Policy Governance\u003c\/i\u003e is a very interesting addition to the literature on Policy Governance. It will be useful to both boards getting started on Policy Governance as well as those who want to refresh their ideas on using it.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJudy Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e, former chair, Oxfam Australia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a very well-written and easy to understand must-read for all those interested in effective board governance. The Policy Governance framework is a coherent model that allows all types of boards to understand their role and those of the chair (or chief governance officer) and the CEO. Oliver explains clearly how the model works and introduces the reader to the necessary tools to create the framework.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJohn Zinkin\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, Securities Industry Development Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor boards wanting to raise their game, this book is very thought-provoking and helpful. It's a must for all board members. Board chairs--ignore it at your peril!\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJohn Bruce\u003c\/b\u003e, chairman, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaroline Oliver has written a comprehensive, yet concise, book which provides an excellent introduction to those new to John Carver's highly influential Policy Governance model and, at the same time, systematically guides boards through the implementation of the model.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eYuen Teen Mak\u003c\/b\u003e, regional research director (Asia-Pacific), Watson Wyatt Worldwide, and codirector, Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Centre, National University of Singapore\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Policy Governance\u003c\/i\u003e provides an excellent guide for boards considering a change to Policy Governance leadership. Oliver's expertise shines through with her skillful explanations, useful examples, sample policies, and many tools shared. A must-read for any board considering Policy Governance.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eCarol-Ann Yakiwchuk\u003c\/b\u003e, president, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Policy Governance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a great read! Such a book is long overdue. It's comprehensive, accessible, and fills a big gap in the market.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eGeraldine Peacock\u003c\/b\u003e, former chair, The Charity Commission\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Policy Governance\u003c\/i\u003e is a very interesting addition to the literature on Policy Governance. It will be useful to both boards getting started on Policy Governance as well as those who want to refresh their ideas on using it.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJudy Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e, former chair, Oxfam Australia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a very well-written and easy to understand must-read for all those interested in effective board governance. The Policy Governance framework is a coherent model that allows all types of boards to understand their role and those of the chair (or chief governance officer) and the CEO. Oliver explains clearly how the model works and introduces the reader to the necessary tools to create the framework.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJohn Zinkin\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, Securities Industry Development Corporation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"For boards wanting to raise their game, this book is very thought-provoking and helpful. It's a must for all board members. Board chairs--ignore it at your peril!\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJohn Bruce\u003c\/b\u003e, chairman, Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Caroline Oliver has written a comprehensive, yet concise, book which provides an excellent introduction to those new to John Carver's highly influential Policy Governance model and, at the same time, systematically guides boards through the implementation of the model.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eYuen Teen Mak\u003c\/b\u003e, regional research director (Asia-Pacific), Watson Wyatt Worldwide, and codirector, Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Centre, National University of Singapore\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Policy Governance\u003c\/i\u003e provides an excellent guide for boards considering a change to Policy Governance leadership. Oliver's expertise shines through with her skillful explanations, useful examples, sample policies, and many tools shared. A must-read for any board considering Policy Governance.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eCarol-Ann Yakiwchuk\u003c\/b\u003e, president, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaroline Oliver\u003c\/b\u003e is chief executive of Good to Govern Ltd. and founding chair of the International Policy Governance Association and the UK Policy Governance Association which promote and support nonprofit and for-profit boards' use of the Policy Governance system. She is an international governance consultant with clients in the US, UK and Canada.www.goodtogovern.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 09, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478414684467,"sku":"9780787987138","price":83.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/TkJ5UzJoVVEzODJRQ1hXVmZwQ2RwZz09.webp?v=1759643834","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/getting-started-with-policy-governance-bringing-purpose-integrity-and-efficiency-to-your-boards-work-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}