Voices of Governance: Why Oversight Is Important to All of Us

by Karen Kane

Overview

The global financial crisis cast doubt on the foundation of the prevailing corporate governance system – its practices, policies, and core assumptions. Voices of Governance examines the issue of oversight as expressed by governance experts from 2009 to the present. In short individual interviews, as well as commentary on critical presentations and publications, Voices of Governance presents a unique and ultimately optimistic picture of where we are and where we are headed.
Listen to the conversation as business leaders, governance experts and shareholders discuss what’s right with governance, and talk about the solutions being developed across today’s business, legal and political frontiers. The dialogue conveys the concerns and issues as well as well as answers that deliver the true transparency and oversight that protect shareholders. At the same time Voices describes an increasingly wide range of stakeholder and public policy interests in the operational and financial domains of corporations today.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014522083
Publisher:	The Governance Authority
Publication date:	04/11/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	202
File size:	303 KB

About the Author

Karen Kane, a communication consultant to executives and financial institutions, is shareholder engagement strategist and National Association of Corporate Directors Governance Fellow. In her work with corporate and non-profit boards, she assists in helping CEOs and boards gain direct control of communication with investors through shareholder engagement, developing channels to receive shareholder intelligence, and incorporating shareholder feedback on key issues.
Ms. Kane is a communications leader and advocate for the use of strategic communication as a risk mitigation tool in today’s complex business environment. She has written extensively on the topic of leadership responsibility and good governance.
A former board secretary and highest ranking woman at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Ms. Kane is a C-Suite communication advisor who has built a practice of assisting CEOs in all aspects of executive communication. She has served as a senior corporate officer in diverse business segments including environmental, high-tech, insurance, the media, banking and asset management.
An experienced crisis manager, she led the development of the crisis communication plan for the Federal Reserve System after the attacks of 9/11. She is an NACD Governance Fellow, offering communication assistance to CEOs and boards on a wide array of shareholder engagement and governance issues.

Editorial Reviews

“Karen Kane has made a significant contribution to the area of corporate governance communication with boards and CEOs. In Voices of Governance: Why Oversight Is Important to All of Us, she has brought to light the sensitive issues affecting leaders who sometimes find it difficult to believe something needs to be improved. She has discussed these ideas with balance and candor that encourages solutions and improved outcomes.

Fred Steingraber

“Karen Kane offers insight into what has been happening in the world of governance and what needs to be addressed. She gives voice to the many participants in this national dialogue.”

Margaret Foran

“Boards are recognizing that they are no longer anonymous—they need to address shareholders by responding to their issues and concerns. Their reputations are at stake. In Voices of Governance: Why Oversight Is Important to All of Us, Karen Kane offers insight into how they can engage in a meaningful way with the owners of the company and improve governance in the process.”

John LaSage

"We continue to preach the gospel of “Tell your story” when it comes to compensation. Voices of Governance offers a number of examples where boards can improve their relationships with shareholders by improving their communication. Karen Kane provides valuable insight in helping boards to more effectively engage with shareholders.”

Mchael Melbinger

“Karen Kane's Voices of Governance provides a valuable resource through her study of best governance practices in the area of board communication. As the governance landscape continues to rapidly evolve, it is particularly relevant for directors to read what thought leaders are saying on this topic.”

Alice Peterson