In his recently published book, Essays on Governance, CIPE Board member Andrew Sherman looks at the myriad issues facing entrepreneurs and business owners. Good governance is crucial to building and sustaining a business in a complex, shifting operating environment. Mr. Sherman, a partner at the international law firm Jones Day, excerpts a chapter from the book in CIPE’s most recent Economic Reform Feature Service article. In it, he interviews Verne Harnish, a thought leader on global growth strategies and founder of Gazelles International, who discusses the importance of “The Council,” a concept first introduced by author Jim Collins in his seminal book, Good to Great. Read the article here.
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A reliable set of advisors is crucial when a leader plans to expand the business globally.
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Leadership teams sometimes must work in untraditional ways to develop a deep level of understanding and trust.
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Disagreement can be productive and can lead to strong management decisions.
Published Date: November 15, 2012