Welcome to the Board!

Serving on a board involves far more than attending meetings. Board members are expected to understand governance, contribute to strategic direction, exercise oversight, ask the right questions, make responsible decisions and help build an ethical and effective board culture. “Welcome to the Board!” provides a practical guide to the world of boardroom dynamics. Written by Dr Riaan Oelofse, the book introduces readers to the role of the board, the responsibilities of board members, the duties of the chairperson, the relationship between the board and the CEO, ethical leadership, board decision-making, meeting procedures, boardroom behaviour, performance analysis and risk management. The book is especially useful for people who are new to board service, have recently been appointed to a board, or want to better understand how boards function. It explains important governance concepts in accessible language and provides useful tools for improving board participation, meeting effectiveness and decision-making. Suitable for directors, board members, chairpersons, committee members, NPO leaders, public-sector board members, company leaders and anyone involved in governance structures.