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 …
Here are our 10 easy ways to improve your board 1. Insist on 100% attendance. The easiest way for all of your board members to know what’s going on, contribute to discussions, and make better decisions is for everyone to be in the room. 2. Introduce a board calendar Set dates for your board and …
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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The vast majority of board members with whom we work hold some common governance misconceptions about their role. These are our top six Governance Misconceptions – 1. I’m a director of a company limited by guarantee. I’m only liable for £1 if things go wrong. This is one of the most common misconceptions about …
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I’m sure we’ve all had the experience of driving on a journey without noticing what’s around us (we can’t remember noticing landmarks, direction signs, beautiful views) because we’re preoccupied with our thoughts – about an argument we had a few days ago, a meeting coming up tomorrow, a conference presentation next month. These days, many …
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Conflicts of interest are regularly in the news. Just last week, Lady Butler-Sloss stepped down from leading the independent inquiry into the way public bodies handled child sex abuse claims after just seven days. As a former judge, with previous experience of dealing with abuse cases, Lady Butler-Sloss was the perfect person to lead the …
Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board There is growing recognition of the importance of the role of the Board, both in driving performance and keeping the organisation safe and legal. Boards are putting more effort into checking out potential new directors before bringing them into the boardroom. Directors need to do their homework too …
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This week we were chatting about some of the boards we’re working with. We were teasing out the differences between the inspiring ones and the boards which are struggling. We’re certainly convinced that the Chair has a key role in leading board brilliance – they set the tone and lead by example. We came up …
Everyone reading this will be well aware of the fundamentals of governance – the need for boards to: A well-governed organisation is a joy to be a part of, and getting governance right needn’t be expensive. There are a number of simple, low-cost governance tools that can really make a difference. Did you know you …
Good governance in non-profits Whether we’re buying a new car, booking a holiday, or building a strong board, we tend to conduct a cost-benefit analysis, with varying degrees of formality. In considering the cost of effective governance, we should also think long and hard about the potential costs of ineffective governance – a stressed Chief …
