Common challenges
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Ethics in charity governance is where the gap between policies and practices lies- it shows in what happens when approaches are tested under pressure. These instances are not always predictable or easy to navigate. But you can be prepared for these challenges by being proactive rather than reactive, thinking ahead and modelling strong ethical practices…
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The governance professional who is technically right but unable to influence an organisation may achieve less than the governance professional who understands those dynamics. Effective governance shifts are commonly in the application of observation, knowledge, insight and influence in complex organisations. Suneet Sharma reflects transitioning from law to charity governance. People listen to their lawyer.…
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Effective board and senior leadership team (SLT) relations have hallmarks, things that you can feel at work and are sustained by positive behaviours. In this article, by governance consultant Suneet Sharma, he explores these hallmarks: measured information flow, shared understanding of responsibilities and purpose, and an effective relationship between the chair and CEO, with advice…
