10 Things my Allotment has Taught me About Corporate Governance
I love my allotment. You have a lot of time to think when you’re digging, weeding and watering. And it hit me…
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Thought leadership on board effectiveness, governance and the 4 P's model.
Better board meetings: the role of the Chair
The Chair has a very specific role in meetings. We have already discussed their role in setting the agenda. When it comes…
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Good governance in non-profits
Good governance in non-profits Whether we’re buying a new car, booking a holiday, or building a strong board, we tend to conduct…
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Getting the Most from Board Meetings
A successful organisation uses the time of its board and staff wisely. Keeping meetings focussed on outcomes is an important way to…
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Celebrating and improving governance
Celebrating and improving governance The United Kingdom is regarded as a world-leader in good corporate governance. Sometimes we forget this, particularly when…
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9 tips for Critical Conversations at Board Level
Critical Conversations at Board Level Being a board member requires balance in many ways. We have collective responsibility, so we need to…
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Get the Right Board Team by Perfecting Your Person Specifications
The first step to good governance is having the right people in the room. With the right people, any problem may be…
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Practise good governance or sing for your supper
Last month it was reported that the English National Opera (ENO) had been dropped from the Arts Council’s national portfolio of organisations…
Read article →Better board meetings
Love them or hate them, the vast majority of work done by boards is done in meetings. Knowing how to have effective…
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Better board meetings: meeting preparation
This month we’re looking at effective board meetings and this week we’re focussing on meeting preparation. A bit of time invested in…
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