This complete handbook on boards of directors for small to midsize private and family-owned businesses shows how to structure and build a dynamic board of directors that can enhance your ability to run your business more effectively. John Ward reveals why private firms, faced with increasing competitive challenges, need the in-depth expertise and objective feedback that a well-chosen board can provide. He shows how you and your directors can work together to ensure a long and profitable life for your firm.

Creating Effective Boards provides practical guidelines for developing and managing a board - from writing the initial prospectus, through conducting lively meetings, to maintaining open, honest communication between owners, directors, family members, and other stakeholders in the firm. Ward shows how to find and attract the right directors to contribute the exact knowledge and expertise the company needs to thrive and grow. In Creating Effective Boards, you'll learn how to: