Last month it was reported that the English National Opera (ENO) had been dropped from the Arts Council’s national portfolio of organisations for 2015-18 and placed “under special funding arrangements”. According to the BBC, Arts Council England said the ENO must improve its governance and business model or face funding cuts. It said it would …
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As the most senior officer in the organisation, it is important that the board ensures the performance of the chief executive officer (CEO) is reviewed on a regular basis in order to help them realise their full potential in their role. The review is also an opportunity for the CEO to discuss how their work …
Love them or hate them, the vast majority of work done by boards is done in meetings. Knowing how to have effective and productive meetings is a key skill for any board team. This involves having the right content, in the form of a well thought out agenda, informative briefing papers, and challenging discussions regarding …
This month we’re looking at effective board meetings and this week we’re focussing on meeting preparation. A bit of time invested in meeting preparation will pay off and provide for a better use of time for everyone involved. Try asking yourself: What is this meeting for? It may sound obvious, but the first step in …
In the third of our series on effective board meetings, we’re looking at board papers. We know that the board pack should be distributed at least a week in advance of the meeting. What should Board Papers contain? 1. Meeting notice The meeting notice is the covering letter for the board pack. It should state …
The Chair has a very specific role in meetings. We have already discussed their role in setting the agenda. When it comes to running the meeting, the Chair is like the conductor of an orchestra, with responsibility for getting the best from every participant. The role of the Chair The board represents the leadership of …
Challenging Behaviour in the Boardroom We all want to go to board meetings where a group of competent people discuss issues and challenge each other in constructive ways to agree decisions for the good of the organisation. The board is a team, and like all teams it consists of individuals with their own styles, attitudes …
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