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9.30am-10am
: Board
members only
General
introduction about the need for good
corporate governance and what this includes. Members will have been invited to list (anonymously) what they feel
they bring to the Board and any problems they have with their membership. Discuss findings.
10am-10.45am
: Board
members only
Session
about Procedures (Composition/Recruitment/Diversity/Board policies) and
Information: Do Board members feel
that they represent their constituency and cover diversity in its fullest
sense? Are proper recruitment processes in place? Do Board members feel
they are adequately consulted and briefed?
10.45am-11.30am
: Board
members only
Break
out session and ensuing discussion:
The topics for debate would be specifically tailored around areas
where the Board is either seen to face specific challenges or is perceived
as having weaknesses.
11.30am-11.45am
: Coffee
break, joined by Senior Staff
11.45am-1.00pm
: Board
members & Senior Staff
Session
with Charity Expert/Lawyer: On
the Purposes and Responsibilities of Board members.
1.00pm-2.00pm
: Lunch
2.00pm-3.30pm
: Board
members & Senior Staff
Session
with financial expert:
On the necessary involvement of Board members with finance.
3.30pm-4.30pm
: Board
members & Senior Staff
Break
out session and ensuing discussion:
Topics would centre on Board/Executive relationships in areas such
as artistic risk, fundraising, education, risk management and financial
control.
4.30pm-5.00pm
: Board
members only
Final
discussion over tea: What has been
learnt from the day? Are any
changes necessary to the Board’s method of working? Does the Board need to address its own diversity? How will any change be accomplished?
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