{"product_id":"9781784820688","title":"It's a Battle on the Board by Debra Allcock Tyler","description":"Wouldn't charity governance be so much easier if it wasn't for all of your fellow trustees?Being knowledgeable and experienced as a trustee is important, but having the ability to interact effectively with your fellow board members, that is where good governance really starts. Get it wrong and, very quickly, you've got a battle on the board.   Working in sustained harmony towards a common goal can be a tall order for many trustees. Debra Allcock Tyler's approach to this challenging subject is characteristically engaging as she adopts a different ABBA tune as the theme for each chapter. Frank and with real-life examples firmly to the fore, she mixes leadership theory with practical advice delivered straight from the shoulder.  It includes: Understanding the trustee role Working with fellow trustees and the CEO Compliance and regulation Dealing with information and understanding the money The psychology of decision-making Managing risk and handling crisisSo, if you are a trustee or about to become one, you will benefit from the insights and hard-won wisdom distilled in this book. If you want to be the dancing queen (or king) of good governance and avoid a waterloo for your charity, then this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305150099829,"sku":"9781784820688","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781784820688.jpg?v=1762796914","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781784820688","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}