Individual Psychological Assessment or The Art of Trusteeship

Individual Psychological Assessment: Predicting Behavior in Organizational Settings, Vol. 8

Author: Richard Jeanneret

A Unique Resource for a State-of-the-Art Practice
Presented by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, this is the first and only work to offer readers a comprehensive look at individual psychological assessment as currently practiced in business environments. Here, you will examine the best methods and techniques now in use. You will see how assessment is being used to alter organizational cultures and achieve specific business goals. You will discover a framework you can use to make your own practice state-of-the-art. And you will benefit from thought-provoking discussions on issues vital to the field's continued success as well as informed predictions for its future. All of which makes this an essential resource any person concerned with individual psychological assessment should possess.

Booknews

Explores the best practices for using individual psychological assessment to choose a top executive for a business. Provides a framework for a sound assessment practice, and specifics on a number of assessment processes, including how they are designed and conducted and how results are interpreted and communicated. Also explores how assessment can fit into strategic business plans and respond to the requirements of new leadership models. Readers are assumed to be professional or student psychologists. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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The Art of Trusteeship: The Nonprofit Board Members Guide to Effective Governance

Author: Susan Houchin

The well-being of any nonprofit organization rests first with its volunteer board of directors. This book offers board members the guidance they need to successfully govern their organizations--no matter what type or size of nonprofit they may lead.

Written by Candace Widmer and Susan Houchin, The Art of Trusteeship shows you how to fulfill ten key trustee responsibilities and includes much-needed detail on defining mission, strategic planning, executive selection and evaluation, fundraising, financial oversight, and board self-assessment. This hands-on guide is filled with illustrative case studies and real-life examples that clearly show how a variety of creative boards have tackled challenges and strengthened their organizations.

"At last, a book that doesn't take a one-size-fits-all approach! The authors recognize that the huge diversity among nonprofits calls for multiple ways of fulfilling basic board responsibilities. The book allows a board member to dive in at any point and find a concise, clear set of options for handling the challenges of trusteeship. It will help even first-time board members find firm footing on the path to effective governance."
--Sara L. Engelhardt, president, The Foundation Center

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In spite of the variety of sizes, memberships, and missions of nonprofit organizations, they are all entrusted to the care and direction of a board of directors. This volume provides clear guidance to nonprofit board members who take their work seriously, from basic mission questions to money and management issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

About the Authors.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction: The Art of Trusteeship.
THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MISSION.
Establishing the Organization's Mission.
Engaging in Strategic Planning.
Overseeing Programs.
Helping the Organization Communicate Effectively.
THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MONEY.
Overseeing the Organization's Finances.
Developing Funds.
Ensuring Sound Risk Management Policies.
THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MANAGEMENT.
Selecting and Supporting the Chief Executive Officer.
Selecting and Educating Trustees.
Managing the Work of the Board.
Conclusion: The Challenge of Trusteeship.
References.
Additional Resources.
Index.