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“There is so much uncertainty in today’s world. The acronym VUCA comes to mind. VUCA is short for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. One size does not fit all. As I launch the new leadership series, Phenomenal You – I am conscious that we all bring something unique to our organisations and to others. Phenomenal You embraces […]
Is the watchword for Effective Governance Openness and Accountability? Realistically this boils down to engagement – two way communication that celebrates successes and demonstrates willingness to learn from mistakes. The foundation to this vibrant interaction is trust. This creates Effective Governance. This also helps with Openness and Accountability. Principle 7 of the Charity Governance Code is so relevant. […]
“ The board’s approach to diversity supports its effectiveness, leadership and decision making” – Principle 6 of the Charity Governance Code . This brand new principle was recently published. It goes on to say that boards whose trustees have different backgrounds and experiences are more likely to engage in debate and to make better decisions. Diverse boards […]
According to recent guidance produced by the Association of Chairs, chairs play a critical role in setting the tone and leading by example. As dynamics is about people, the effective chair draws on high levels of emotional intelligence in dealing with varying motivations and disparate characters on the board. Such a chair manages the board […]
I caught the train to Birmingham New Street with only minutes to spare. Out of breath I looked down to see a woman smiling up at me. Smiling back I asked her where she was coming from. She told me that she had just given a TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talk in London. This grabbed […]
Ethics and leadership – what drives behaviour? “Culture exists regardless. If left to its own devices, it shapes itself, with the inherent risk that behaviours will not be those desired. Employees will work out for themselves what is valued by leaders to whom they report” Anthony Saltz (The Salz Review of Barclays Business Practice) The […]
I had the absolute pleasure to meet and work with Jane Slowey. An absolutely amazing woman, she was a great leader. I learnt so much from Jane. She was reliable, intelligent, empathetic, compassionate, knowledgeable and wise. Jane taught me the practicalities of being task focused and people focused. Her style was clear, consistent, coherent and […]
Principle 5: Board effectiveness of Charity Governance Code states that “the board works as an effective team, using the appropriate balance of skills, experience, backgrounds and knowledge to make informed decisions. The tone the board sets through its leadership, behaviour, culture and overall performance is critical to the charity’s success”. The Code advocates a rigourous […]
It is no longer an option. Poor digital experiences can be costly. Poor web performers influence consumer behaviour. A recent study by Apica reports that sixty percent of consumers feel less loyal to brands after having a poor app or website experience. Over 80% of those would tell their friends about that negative experience. Almost […]
ICSA publishes guidance to help charities with recruitment The ICSA guidance was written to provide those responsible for or involved in the governance of a charity with detailed information on how to recruit and appoint charity trustees. ‘As the Charity Governance Code (2017) states, every charity should be ‘headed by an effective board that provides […]