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How do chairs encourage discussion and share power effectively?
This blog asking ‘how do chairs encourage discussion?’ is based on a seminar organised by Getting on Board as part of Trustees Week. The ideas came from those on the…
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Eight mysteries of charity boards
This blog looks at some of the issues and idiosyncrasies in the world of boards and trustees that don’t have an easy answer (well I don’t have an…
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Charities are founded to do things differently – so why is diversity proving so difficult? Part 2
This is the second part of my long blog asking: why is diversity proving so difficult? The first part looked at some of the reasons why charities might…
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Charities are founded to do things differently – so why is diversity proving so difficult? Part 1
Charities are started because people want to do things differently. They want to change the status quo and challenge the orthodoxy. This is true for so many well-known…
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The unique features of trustee boards (or how trustees are not like staff) part 2
Trustees are not like staff in several important ways. Trusteeship is more than just about being a volunteer leader, too. So here is the second part of my list of ways that…
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The unique features of trustee boards (or how trustees are not like staff) part 1
Many unique features of trustee boards set them apart from other organisational structures. Being a trustee is not like being a member of staff, and it’s more than just about…
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Trustee-only time – does it build or undermine trust?
Trustee-only time – a regular space for trustees to talk without staff present – can be quite a polarising topic. Proponents argue it builds trust between board members…
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12 steps for an effective governance review
Daniel Francis, Principal Consultant at NCVO, shares his tips for delivering an effective governance review. You’d be hard-pressed to find a chair who would disagree that good governance…
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How chairs can make online meetings work better
Danny Curtin, previous chair of the Association of Chairs, shares his guidance on what makes online meetings work better. Imagine arriving at a meeting. Greeted with chat and…