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Business on Board

Board Training WorkshopFriday 7 November 2014

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Welcome & Introduction

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An effective board has the rightpeople in the boardroom, with allthe skills, knowledge, experience,attitudes and networks needed todrive the agreed priorities. It workswell as a team, and providesleadership to all the people in an

organisation.

People

What makes a good Board?

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The board is responsible for ensuring that the objects of the company, as set out in the constitution, are being followed. The board develops the strategic vision for the company, and should ensure that it is communicated appropriately with all key stakeholders, including members and staff.

What makes a good Board?

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ProcessesThe board should ensure that relevant company policies and procedures are in place and are being followed.  There should be clear processes for ensuring that the board agenda is focusing energy on the right issues at the right time, that the right questions are being asked, and the right decisions made.

What makes a good Board?

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The board is responsible for monitoring the performance of the company, and challenging management to ensure the organisation is operating within the law, its objects and for the benefit of its stakeholders. In addition, the board should regularly review its own performance, and that of its members, to ensure it is contributing to the advancement of the organisation.

What makes a good Board?

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Life as a Board member

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The legal aspects of sitting on a Board

Alan Taylor, Managing PartnerArthur Cox

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Questions?