Ask the Expert - Trustees and Decision Making
Unlock the secrets to a thriving and effective board with expert guidance on trustee skills, meetings, and decision-making!
This "Ask the Expert" series from Mike Preston Consultancy tackles common challenges faced by trustees and provides actionable strategies for success.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
Transform your trustee meetings: Learn key strategies for productive and engaging meetings where decisions are made efficiently and every voice is heard. This includes tips on clear agendas, strong chairmanship, and effective minute-taking.
Navigate differing opinions: Find recommended approaches for robust decision-making, even when consensus is challenging. Understand the importance of hearing all perspectives and documenting the rationale behind decisions.
Identify and develop essential trustee skills: Learn how to conduct skills audits to map existing expertise against your charity's needs and identify future skill gaps.
Access practical upskilling opportunities: Discover accessible ways for busy trustees to gain new knowledge and skills, including training courses, peer-to-peer learning, and online resources.
Integrate risk management into decision-making: Understand the trustee's responsibility in considering risk and how to ensure every significant decision involves an assessment of potential risks.
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