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Helping your chair and board to be more effective
This is the second blog by Liz Lowther, CEO of AoC, about this research. Read the first blog. In my last blog we explored the AoC, ACEVO and…
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Board behaviours and the chair – CEO relationship
Recent research undertaken by AoC, ACEVO, and nfpResearch looked into board behaviours and dynamics and the chair-CEO relationship. Here, AoC CEO Liz Lowther explores some of the findings…
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No chair is an island
“No chair is an island” might well have been John Donne’s opening sentence, if the 16th century poet had been commissioned to write this blog on the merits…
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How to unlock the impact of effective teamwork on your board
Suneet Sharma, an experienced board member and governance consultant, shares his insights on how boards can become effective teams. A board is a mixing pot of purpose, personality…
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How do we make charity and non-profit boards better?
Last week we were delighted to welcome chairs, trustees, and governance enthusiasts to our event on making charity boards better. Generously hosted by CCLA Investment Management, we had…
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Meet the mentor – Andrew Purkis
Andrew Purkis is a mentor for our Chairs in Need service. He is currently a trustee of Choose Love and of the Directory of Social Change, and vice-chair of PCC…
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How can charity boards improve?
The results of our consultation Earlier this year the Association of Chairs ran a consultation about what chairs, trustees and CEOs want to see changed or developed to…
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Meet the mentor – Roma Hooper
Roma Hooper is one of our Chairs In Need mentors and an AoC member. She has over 30 years’ experience on boards, both as a chair and a…
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The chair’s role in elevating diverse perspectives
Heather Paterson, Chair of trustees for Proud Changemakers, explains how chairs can elevate diverse voices and ensure that lived experiences shape board decisions and culture. All stories matter…