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What are The Nolan Principles?
The Nolan Principles 25 years on In 1994, the UK government established the Committee on Standards in Public Life. The committee was chaired by Lord
The annual board away day – essential for board development, not a wasteful luxury
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
Board meeting preparation pays dividends
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
Surely improvements in residential care require a focus on governance?
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
Good governance helps family businesses
Why good governance is so important for family businesses Family businesses are the backbone of our economy. They face their own set of problems and
5 great tools to improve your governance
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
The quickest way to kill your reputation?
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