About the Author.

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Assigning Value: Do Boards Matter?

Why One Size Won't Fit All.

Defining the Role of the Board.

Boards That Work: The Structure of the Work.

Boards That Work: The Substance of the Work.

Building Productivity through Board Culture.

A Working Partnership: The Executive Director and the Board.

Saying Yes Twice: Engaging the Individual Board Member.

Fine-Tuning the Instrument.

Closing Thoughts.

Resources.

Index.