simple guide for how to be an effective member of a board of directors
 
 

The Perfect Board.

We all aspire to perfection. It is a natural drive within us to make sure things work well and are as good as they can be.

"The Perfect Board" is a set of precepts and ideas that can enable people, even the uninitiated, to work together . . . effectively . . . efficiently . . . and harmoniously to achieve the goals of the organization.

 
 
The Perfect Board offers a primer of sorts on what it takes to be an effective Board member. Clemons touches on everything from regulations to delegation, conflicts of interests and compensation.
— -Sunday Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey

From the Readers:

 

“Understanding the role of being a director of a board is increasingly important to today's society. The Perfect Board is a great way for a director, or potential director to appreciate what is expected of them.”

— Dirk Van Dongen, President, National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

“I believe this concise gem is 'perfect' - both as a primer for the novice director and as a refresher for the veteran!”

— Tim Holt, Former President/CEO, National School Supply & Equipment Association

 

“Have you been newly elected to a Board of Directors? If so, The Perfect Board by Calvin K. Clemons, CAE, CMP, can give you the basics to becoming an effective Board member, offering advice in an easy-to-follow narrative format.”

— Meryl K. Evans, The Meeting Professional

 

“I loved the book and bought 20 copies for my new incoming board members.”

— Joe Broom, President, FSA Group, LLC

 

“The Perfect Board economically compresses a lifetime of experience into a charming tale with a message: serving on a Board is serious business.In many organizations, the Board's homework is done in a plane on the way to the meeting. The Perfect Board will not only be read on the first trip, it will be a trusty companion for all future meetings. If you had only one handout for your organization's Board orientation, it must be The Perfect Board.”

— Michael Sherman, Ph.D., CAE, Former President, Association Research, Inc.

“Perfectly simple…a primer for would-be Directors.”

— SmaRT CEO MAGAZINE