The What, The Why, The How of Corporate Governance

If you're reading this introduction, I can only assume you're thinking of joining the world of corporate governance or wondering if your organization's governance practices are providing maximum value.

Perhaps you've been asked to join a board on one of the over two million non-profit organizations. Perhaps you're considering letting your name stand for election to a cooperative or a publicly traded for-profit corporation.

Alternatively, you've worked hard and climbed the corporate ladder an...