Navigating Private Company Governance

Effective Boards Can Be A Huge Asset For Private Companies For private companies, the benefits of bringing in outside experience can have a profound impact. This book is designed to give clarity to common questions like: Why should I have a board? How does it help my business? What style of board should I have? What are the roles and functions of the board members? How to recruit and retain advisors? Follow the practical and actionable advice in this guide for greater business success with less risk and reduced stress.

Effective Boards Can Be A Huge Asset For Private Companies For private companies, the benefits of bringing in outside experience can have a profound impact. This book is designed to give clarity to common questions like: Why should I have a board? How does it help my business? What style of board should I have? What are the roles and functions of the board members? How to recruit and retain advisors? Follow the practical and actionable advice in this guide for greater business success with less risk and reduced stress.

Bruce Werner has served on multiple private, family, VC, and PE portfolio company boards. His governance experience includes forming new boards and serving on established boards, both advisory and fiduciary, in addition to serving as a lead director. He has performed audit, governance, and compensation committee work. As a business consultant and public speaker, he helps owners address their governance, strategy, capital, talent, and succession issues. He is also the author of Your Ownership Journey.