When you mention the word governance to a newly appointed board member, you can almost see them bracing themselves for a barrage of dry compliance rules and endless risk registers. But the truth is that governance is really about the leadership of decision-making, culture, and accountability from the boardroom right throughout the organisation to get …
There are many attributes which combine to make a terrific Chair. Like all great leaders, it is easy to recognise an effective Chair when you see them, but pinning down what they have in common can be a bit more difficult. The following list highlights the top 10 attributes we think all great Chairs share: …
Commitment Our Board and Senior Leadership Team are fully committed to the continual improvement of governance and boardroom leadership. Together, we have developed this policy to seek to optimise the benefits of Board Only meetings and manage the inherent risks, seeking to continue to build trust among all Board members and staff. Purpose and Issues …
We always write our newsletter articles based on questions raised by clients in recent weeks. We’ve recently had 3 separate clients needing to work on how they talk about their Board in their Strategic Plan. We thought it might be useful to show the kind of language we like to see early in the document, …
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This week we’ve been hearing the term ‘Imposter syndrome’ from a few of our clients. What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is a feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt that can affect people even when they are mature, successful and accomplished. Perhaps you find yourself wondering ‘What am I doing sitting round a Board table with …
A Board of Directors plays a critical role in the effective governance of an organisation, regardless of its size, sector, or industry. The Board’s primary responsibility is to provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure the organisation achieves its objectives and fulfils its mission. So why is it important for a Board to stay in …
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What was Kids Company? Founded in 1996 by Camila Batmanghelidjh, Keeping Kids Company (commonly known as “Kids Company”) was a registered charity which stated that its aim was to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable children and young people. It claimed to support “some 36,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults”. What happened …
What happened to the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority? In June 2020, the Acting Chair and six Non-Executive Board Members of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) resigned with immediate effect. With the two other Board Members having resigned the previous week to take up other posts, this left the RQIA without a Board …
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What happened to the The Ashley Foundation? This charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1997. It operates a number of hostels and flats for homeless people in need. A recent inquiry found evidence that the charity’s funds had been spent on the repair and upkeep of properties …
