The Boardroom Illusion: Why Directors See Less Than They Think

Boards are told they oversee the institution. What they actually see is a curated pack, prepared by management, filtered by committees, and presented in the hours that remain after the agenda has been set. This book examines the structural reasons directors see less than they believe, from information asymmetry and management capture to the rituals of assurance that substitute for knowledge. Written by a group head of enterprise risk who prepares board packs and has watched what they conceal, it sets out what a director must demand to exercise real oversight. For directors, board secretaries, and the executives who report to them. PDF ebook, delivered immediately after purchase.