• Meg Wright

  Consultant and interim CEO

  Meg Wright is a consultant and interim CEO specialising in voluntary sector business, leadership and governance. With over 20 years’ experience working in the voluntary sector, Meg has led both local and national organisations as well as working across the borders of the UK.  Leading change in times of uncertainty has been a key feature of Meg's career. Meg graduated in July 2023 with a Doctorate of Business Administration from Edinburgh Napier University and her thesis entitled 'Who is Responsible: An exploration of the recruitment and support of charity trustees', researches the world of trustees and makes recommendations for improving the support they receive in the role.

09:55	Log in to ensure prompt start at 10am
10:00	Introductions Fundamentals of governance What every chair of the board or every chair of a committee needs to have a deep understanding of Role of chair The chair’s role Requirements of the role Characteristics of a good chair Do’s and Don’ts
11:00	Break
11:10	Relationship of chair with trustees Keeping board/committee members engaged and interested in governance Planning: Planning the work of the board and committees Agendas Preparing for meetings Basic rules for Board & Committee papers
12:15	Lunch
12:45	Planning: Meetings Actions before and after meetings   The art of chairing a meeting
14:00	End

09:55	Log in to ensure prompt start at 10am
10:00	Case study
11:00	Break
11:10	Re-join Getting behaviours right at meetings   Dealing with conflict including difference between tension and conflict Relationship with CEO and staff Getting the right balance between support and challenge Julia Unwin’s 5S model for high performance boards/committees Meetings without staff
12:30	End

 

Please note, this programme is subject to change.

Caroline Thomas

Trustee And Hon. General Secretary

Casualties Union

I now feel more confident that my charity is functioning well and have taken dozens of tips and ideas away for doing even better

Malcolm Maddox

Chief Executive

Newark Care

Very practical and helpful course, presented in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Helped to confirm existing knowledge and all my questions were answered

 

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