Board that deliver [rare books] by Ram Charan

"Boards today are striving to improve in a very dynamic environment. Based on years of hands-on experience and building on the breakthrough ideas of Beards at Fark, Charan provides practical, actionable ideas to move boards to a higher level of performance to make a step-change improvement in the quality of their governance. It's a must-read for new and experienced directors alike."

-John A. Krol, lead director, Tyco; director, MeadWestvaco and Ace Insurance, former CEO and chairman, DuPont, and NACD Director of the Year in 1998

"By detailing the evolution of board dynamics in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley environment and providing insight into new best practices, Ram Charan has developed a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a next-generation board. These pages will help every executive stay ahead of the curve with winning strategies for prospective board members, as well as for executives trying to develop their boards and management teams."