Corporate Governance: A Board Director's Pocket Guide: Leadership, Diligence, and Wisdom

Corporate Governance: A Board Director's Pocket Guide, 4th Edition delivers practical, concise guidance for today's board members navigating an increasingly complex environment.Boards face heightened scrutiny over Artificial Intelligence oversight, cybersecurity resilience, geopolitical and supply chain risks, talent and human capital management, and evolving sustainability expectations. At the same time, directors must manage intense schedules, shareholder activism, regulatory complexity, and rapid technological change.This updated 4th Edition equips directors and executives with clear explanations of core governance principles, board responsibilities, risk oversight, committee best practices, and emerging trends. Whether you are a new or seasoned board member, this compact handbook provides immediately actionable insights to strengthen oversight, improve decision-making, and fulfill your fiduciary duties in the AI-driven, high-risk environment of 2026.Key updates in the 4th Edition include: - AI governance and board-level technology oversight- Cybersecurity as a core enterprise risk- Modern board skills matrices and director refreshment- Updated risk management and succession planning guidance- Practical lessons from recent high-profile casesClear. Concise. Current. The essential pocket guide every board director needs in 2026.