Board members are tasked with many responsibilities – determining strategy, monitoring performance, agreeing acceptable risks and ‘setting the tone’, to name but a few. Arguably the most important task for any board is recruiting the right CEO. The CEO is the leader of the staff team, the face of the organisation, and the interface between …
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. …
Introduction 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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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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 opportunities which are often exacerbated and amplified in the arena of a family. It can be hard to separate family and business life, leading to increased stress for everyone. The …
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 …
