A successful organisation uses the time of its board and staff wisely. Keeping meetings focussed on outcomes is an important way to ensure time is not wasted. This requires careful planning and management before, during and after meetings. What do I need to do to ensure meetings are effective? Given that the bulk of …
We’re often asked if there are any easy fixes for governance. While the process of embedding a positive corporate culture is not quick and requires real investment, there are a number of simple tools which will greatly improve your organisation’s governance. Our top 6 are: 1. A governance calendar Setting all meeting dates for the …
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Last week Claire Keatinge, the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland stated that criminal charges should be brought against care homes where staff repeatedly fail to meet standards. Her call came at the launch of a review into the regulation of care homes following a number of highly critical reports into several homes. We …
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Celebrating and improving governance The United Kingdom is regarded as a world-leader in good corporate governance. Sometimes we forget this, particularly when we are faced with press reports of a corporate scandal. However, the recent Financial Reporting Council (FRC) report on ‘Developments in Corporate Governance and Stewardship 2014’ highlights a generally strong corporate governance culture. …
We work with a diverse range of clients in the private, public and charity sectors. The most effective organisations we work with really invest in their boards, and encourage continual learning in the boardroom. We asked them why they felt board development was so important and this is what they told us: 10 Reasons you …
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Have you ever had to chase staff for board papers, not received the papers in time to enable adequate preparation, or not had enough information to be able to ask the right questions at meetings? If you’ve answered yes to any of these, you’re not alone. Effective planning for meetings helps everyone to fulfil their …
Did you ever think about speaking up in a board meeting and then decide not to because you didn’t want to be impolite or seem like a misfit? If so, you may have been a victim of “Groupthink”. Groupthink is a phenomenon that occurs when the desire for group consensus overrides people’s common sense desire …
So you were inspired by our last blog to put a board development plan in place but you don’t know where to start? This cheat sheet will help you put a structure on your board development plans. Leading Governance Ltd. specialises in all forms of Board Development, from small and large nonprofits to multinational corporations. …
Many organisations organise an annual retreat or away day for the board. While some have been criticised as being a frivolous luxury, an away day can be just what the doctor ordered to develop an agreed vision, encourage fresh thinking, build morale and promote positive relationships. So why do board away days have a bad …
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Embedding Good Governance When you hear the word ‘governance’, what do you think of? Value for money? Risk and compliance? Box ticking? If any of these spring to mind, you’re not alone. However, what good governance is really about, is developing a culture which allows your organisation to thrive. Well-governed organisations are a joy …
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