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PublisherRoutledge, Chapman & Hall, Incorporated

ISBN-100367355590

ISBN-139780367355593

eBay Product ID (ePID)11062142823

Product Key Features

Book TitleArt and Psychology of Board Relationships : the Secret Life of Boards

Number of Pages190 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicEconomics / General, Mental Health, Industrial & Organizational Psychology

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreBusiness & Economics, Psychology

AuthorJoy Harcup, Helen Hopper

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight13.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2023-015073

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Boards have never been under more pressure to provide oversight and perspective. Even the most vigilant board members can be blind to relationship dynamics; knowing what is really going on is a constant challenge. This book is a wonderful way for executives and boards to develop better ways to collaborate, challenge and converge on strategies to guide them through unchartered futures." Margaret Heffernan, CEO and Author Wilful Blindness. "There's a very fine line between boards where the sum of the parts adds up to materially more than the individuals, and those with real and fundamental issues. Small changes can result in big differences, but spotting what to change and knowing how to change it isn't easy. This book brings some real science to this topic, as well as sharing the authors' extensive experience to help us make sure we live on the right side of that very fine line." Jeff Dodds, Virgin Media O2's Chief Operating Officer, Charity and Public Sector Non-Executive Director. " The Secret Life of Boards is grounded in psychological and neuroscientific knowledge, real life stories and case studies from Board members and plenty of practical, simple, yet powerful tools and strategies. This is a valuable resource for any Board member and is also a very interesting read!" Tracy Sinclair, MCC, International Coaching Federation, Global Board Past Chair. "Boards have a formal life as regulated bodies charged with governance oversight. What makes them tick, successfully or unsuccessfully, is the quality and character of the web of relationships they create. The Secret Life of Boards gets to the heart of this with illuminating insights into the reality of the boardroom. A must-read for everybody interested in building successful organisations." Chair, Britvic plc; Chair, Warren Partners ; former Chair, Greggs plc, DFS plc and Capital and Counties Properties plc, Ealing Swimming Club. "This book starts from a very important premise - whatever positions of importance board members have, they are first and foremost individuals, with all the psychological complexity this entails. If such individuals work together in groups, the complexity and unpredictability in this mix multiplies. Being in awe of those important positions is a recipe for becoming blind to what can go wrong with boards. This book takes off this veil of awe and describes the human side of boards in a clear, informative and caring way." Tatiana Bachkirova, Professor of Coaching Psychology, Oxford Brookes University. "The best hospitals in the NHS communicate from "board to ward" and back again. They keep each other in the loop and recognise how hard it is to deliver universal healthcare in a system where demand often exceeds supply. As with most of life, good relationships are critical to success. This excellent book tells us how to grow them, at board level and beyond. Collaboration is the key, but it can only thrive in a culture that encourages the freedom to speak up and acts on concerns that are raised. And that has to start at board level. It's not always easy, but The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships - an elegant mix of science and experience - shows us that it can be done." Phil Hammond, Doctor, Journalist, Broadcaster and Author of Staying Alive - How to Improve Your Health and Your Healthcare., "Boards have never been under more pressure to provide oversight and perspective. Even the most vigilant board members can be blind to relationship dynamics; knowing what is really going on is a constant challenge. This book is a wonderful way for executives and boards to develop better ways to collaborate, challenge and converge on strategies to guide them through unchartered futures." Margaret Heffernan, CEO and Author 'Wilful Blindness'. "There's a very fine line between boards where the sum of the parts adds up to materially more than the individuals, and those with real and fundamental issues. Small changes can result in big differences, but spotting what to change and knowing how to change it isn't easy. This book brings some real science to this topic, as well as sharing the authors' extensive experience to help us make sure we live on the right side of that very fine line." Jeff Dodds, Virgin Media O2's Chief Operating Officer, Charity and Public Sector Non-Executive Director. " The Secret Life of Boards is grounded in psychological and neuroscientific knowledge, real life stories and case studies from Board members and plenty of practical, simple, yet powerful tools and strategies. This is a valuable resource for any Board member and is also a very interesting read!" Tracy Sinclair, MCC, International Coaching Federation, Global Board Past Chair.

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal658.422

Table Of ContentIntroduction; Part One: Psychodynamics in the Boardroom: Hidden Motives and Drivers; 1. Balancing the Executive/Non-Executive Seesaws; 2. Negotiating the Standoff; 3. Banishing Bullying; Part Two: Cognitive Behavioural Psychology: Mindset; 4. Activating the Passive Rubber Stamp Board; 5. Descending the Ivory Tower; Part Three: Neuroscience: Brain and Body; 6. Harnessing Diversity; 7. Facing Up to a Doomsday Scenario; 8. Board Relationships in the Future; Epilogue: A Last Word on your Board Relationships

SynopsisIdentifies eight areas of challenging board room dynamics and provide strategies for overcoming them. Includes insight from neuroscience, behavioural psychology and psychodynamic perspectives as well as the authors' extensive practice and research. Accessibly written so ideal for new, existing and aspiring board members, students of leadership, business and management, coaches and consultants., The relationships within boards can make or break an organisation, but well-functioning relationships take skill and effort to maintain. This new book looks at the psychology behind individual and group behaviour and offers tactics and power tools to help make a success of your board career. The book shares advice and practical tips from 40 experienced board members from the worlds of corporates, the public sector and charities on how to spot and manage complex dynamics. And each chapter ends with techniques for unlocking tricky board relationships that you can put into practice immediately. The authors examine case studies and explore topics such as psychodynamics, cognitive behavioural psychology and neuroscience for insights into how boards react under pressure. They then demonstrate how to practise the ART of managing board relationships by increasing Awareness, Relating constructively to others, and choosing Tactics to ease tensions and foster collaboration. The Art and Psychology of Board Relationships: The Secret Life of Boards reveals why board relationships lie at the heart of organisational success - and how you can use them to gain competitive edge. It is essential reading for current and aspiring board members, coaches, facilitators, and anyone with an interest in boardroom dynamics., The relationships within boards can make or break an organisation, but well-functioning relationships take skill and effort to maintain. This new book looks at the psychology behind individual and group behaviour and offers tactics and power tools to help make a success of your board career. .

LC Classification NumberHD2745.H37 2023