Tougher boards for tougher times - William A Dimma

Praise for Tougher Boards for Tougher Times


"Written by one of Canada's leading and most experienced directors,Tougher Boards for Tougher Times is a must-read for all aspiring,current and seasoned directors. This eye-opening book inspires allof us to strive for excellence and integrity in the boardroom in anintelligent, informative and pragmatic way."


Beverly Topping, President & CEO, Institute of CorporateDirectors and ICD Corporate Governance College


"The 'tick the box' requirements of good governance are now wellunderstood and broadly followed. These are the basic foundationsfor good governance. Dimma makes a real contribution to moving fromthat base to the new level of governance performance required intoday's corporate environment, drawing on practical experience andrelevant examples of how governance can be improved."

The Honorable Michael H. Wilson, Chairman, UBS Canada, andChairman, Canadian Coalition for Good Governance


"Bill Dimma uses a light touch in bringing to bear all the wisdomof his vast boardroom experience. He shows that it's not just whatyou do as a director, it is also the way that you do it thatmatters in the post-Enron boardroom world."

Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO, The Globe and Mail


"If all corporate directors had carried out their responsibilitiesas capably as Bill Dimma, corporate governance would not be such acontroversial issue as it is today. This is a 'must read' fordirectors as well as our future business leaders--the businessstudents of today. It is an opportunity for all of us to learn froma pro!"

Carol Stephenson, Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business, TheUniversity of Western Ontario


"In the world of corporate governance three things matter most:experience, experience, and experience. Bill Dimma is the voice ofexperience. His latest book cuts through all the theories and fadsin the corporate governance craze and offers truly usefuladvice."

Governor Jim Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan, Former U.S.Ambassador to Canada, and Corporate Director