Good governance is the key to the sustainability of organizations for improving quality of life. Governance is much more than a set of rules or regulations. Governance is a culture and a climate of consistency, responsibility, accountability, fairness, transparency, and effectiveness that is deployed throughout an institution. Good governance starts with the individual and is applicable in all types of organizations, from the community, the company, non-governmental organizations, governments at all levels, all the way to global institutions. In this book Yilmaz Arguden outlines the keys to good governance. These principles are common to all organizations, regardless of size, complexity, and jurisdiction. Good governance is the key to effective utilization of the planet's limited resources, and not only improves the quality of life but also ensures sustainability of life. Good governance is the key to effective utilization of the planet's limited resources, and not only improves the quality of life, but also ensures sustainability of life. This book outlines the keys to good governance. The principles outlined in the book are common to all organizations, regardless of size, complexity, and jurisdiction. Challenging and thoughtful analysis of problems of global governance - Jacques Attali A move to building trust and a culture of governance for sustainability of organizations - Frank Brown, Dean, Insead A must read for a sustainable planet and better future; provides holistic solutions to complex issues - Muhtar Kent, CEO, Coca Cola A tour de force, an oasis of calmly, thoughtfully, and carefully explained wisdom about how to think and act in these difficult transition years - John H. McArthur, Dean Emeritus, Harvard Business School A thorough investigation of what good governance means for the political and economic elites - Gerhard Schroder Ideas for the leaders in government, non-profits, and corporations for 21st century leadership - Jim Thomson, CEO, RAND Corporation New insights for the global community to be a better place economically, socially, politically, and culturally - Mohammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate