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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, CEO of the Cranfield Trust and former consultant at NCVO, shares his tips for delivering an effective governance review. You’d be hard-pressed to find a chair…
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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…
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6 benefits of vice chairs
Many charities don’t have them – but there are untold benefits of vice chairs. A vice chair (also sometimes called deputy chair) has no formal governance role or…