Trouble at the top

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Does Your Board Have an Effective Relationship With Its Chief Executive? While the relationship is often smooth, boards must be prepared to take action if problems with the chief executive arise. Trouble at the Top: The Nonprofit Board’s Guide to Managing an Imperfect Chief Executive gives boards practical advice for handling complex situations by leading them through an in-depth analysis of 22 case studies. The case studies are broken into five sections: * Non-alignment with board, staff, or organization needs * Incompetence * Insubordination * Illegal or unethical behavior * Management style Trouble at the Top also covers the basics of getting the best from your chief executive. The appendix includes a template for granting authority to chief executives. While the book is designed primarily for board members, chief executives, consultants, and others involved with the relationship between board members and the chief executive will find it insightful.

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