Peacock: “Have you heard? The Governor has written a book called The Effective Board Member and I’m the central character!” Bee: “I think you’ll find we’re ALL in it.” Peacock: “Let’s be honest. With my experience I am bound to be the focus of attention, but I expect you three have supporting roles. It would

Good governance is the key to the success of any organisation. A well-governed business in the private sector enjoys financial success and growth in a sustainable and ethical way. In the public and voluntary sectors, the governance and leadership of organisations can literally mean the difference between life and death. Good or bad governance affects

Reading time this month – 4 minutes In Caribbean and West African Folklore there is a character called Anansi who is seen to be the quintessential embodiment of wisdom. Often portrayed as a spider in the stories that bear his name, the tales in which he features use clear and simple messages to offer readers

This does not mean that I am not suggesting that the codes, tools and working practices they follow are not working, nor indeed that they are not necessary, but every time I hear about a failure it’s clear that something must be missing. When I read Matthew Syed’s book Black Box Thinking, I understood that

General interview advice All the traditional advice about attending an interview, of which you will be well aware, remains valid. When you applied you should have tailored your CV to demonstrate how your skills and experience match up to the needs of the organisation, but when you hear that you have got an interview it

So, in this blog post I’m looking back at the subjects I’ve covered in 2016 which I hope will encourage you to reflect on your progress as well as helping you focus on steps that will help you to become a more effective governance practitioner.  Chairing Meetings Effectively In January I looked at the role