How Effective Boards operate
A short, CPD-accredited course focused on How Effective Boards operate in England & Wales
How Effective Boards operate - Intro slide
Introduction to Module
Why this module matters to you
Getting started slide
Why effective board meetings matter - Intro slide
Introduction to this Chapter
Remember the Role of the Board
Why do effective Board Meetings matter then?
Understand Organisations do evolve
Do you recognise this?
And the list continues...
What does good look like?
Good Boards confront things head on
End of Chapter One
Board process - Intro slide
Introduction to this Chapter
What should a board meeting cycle include?
How frequently should you meet?
One quick tip from us - Schedule of Matters
Monthly or less often?
Be proportionate
Whilst Charities...
Time commitment
Board meeting notice
Method of notice varies
End of Chapter Two
Meeting preparation - Intro slide
Introduction to this Chapter
Preparation matters
Clarify Objectives
Send Agenda and Minutes early
Pre-meet discussions can be helpful
But stay independent
Compliance
Compliance matters
End of Chapter Three
Effective meeting management - Intro slide
Introduction to this Chapter
Too much to address in full here
Tip one - the Chair sets the tone
Involve and summarise
Tip two - Timed Agendas
Do not wander from the agenda!
Tip three - Delegate
Tip four - Reconvene
Break things down
End of Chapter Four
What to avoid - Intro slide
Introduction to this Chapter
Simple tips on what to avoid
Tip one - it isn't only a meeting for the CEO
Don't read the papers verbatim
Tip two - agree actions before moving on
Tip three - Manage time well
Tip four - beware Groupthink
Tip five - make time for compliance
Tip six - continuous improvement
End of Chapter Five
Helping you become a better Director, Trustee and board member