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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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Trusteeship – the good and bad news
nfpResearch has just released some insights into trusteeship which contain both encouraging and disappointing news. Here, AoC CEO Liz Lowther explores the results and what they mean for…
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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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Authenticity in action – embedding lived experience in charities
Reflections by Suneet Sharma Embedding lived experience is key to entrenching equity of representation, beneficiary voices and ensuring you remain engaged with the right stakeholders in fulfilling your…
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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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Engaging young trustees
Emrys Green, Chair of The Institute of Leadership, shares a personal reflection on two decades of involving younger people in governance. How to engage young trustees, and why…
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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…