What makes an effective Board of Directors?
As part of my Board Watch research, I have seen Board meetings of varying effectiveness. But what does an effective Board look like to me? At the most effective Board meeting to date I...
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Reading aloud in the Boardroom
I’ve observed several public Board meetings recently where the Executive Lead for the issue being discussed read out much of the board paper they had already circulated to members. Why do they do this?...
Integrated Joint Boards – some observations
My Board Watch research project continues. Over recent weeks, I’ve attended a number of Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs) set up to provide governance for Scotland’s Health and Social Care Partnerships. IJBs are a little...
What can the public sector learn from recent governance failures?
I’ve been Board Watching again. I’ve been noticing when I observe some public sector Boards in action how little real conversation actually takes place. I wonder is this because the Board meetings are taking...
Seven tips for Boards who meet in public
In the last few weeks, I’ve observed five public Board meetings. Here’s some observations of what I found – The public don’t turn out for public Board meetings In 4 out of 5 Boards...
Five essential reads for new Board members
My essential reads differ in style and content but they all challenge us to rethink our assumptions about governance. The questions they pose are helpful not only for new Board members in the private,...
I’m going Board Watching
Why am I watching Boards? With lots of encouragement from The Scottish Government and memories of a great experience last year I have signed up for the U Lab Course created by Otto Scharmer...
Are we getting the most from our Boards?
As part of our ongoing conversation around ‘user-focused public services’, leadership mentor and board governance expert Brian Cavanagh explores the role of the public interest in good corporate governance. Brian featured as a speaker...