The Art of Good Governance: Seven rules for growth and stability

Author:   Charles Clayton ,  Julia Cameron
Publisher:   Dictum
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781915934260


Pages:   40
Publication Date:   23 January 2025
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Art of Good Governance: Seven rules for growth and stability


Overview

For a board to bring insight and foresight, what facets of wisdom and experience are needed? How should new members be selected? How will financial and theological integrity be guarded? How does the board best work in partnership with the CEO and senior staff? These seven rules are gold. There is no eighth rule, but you can't get by on six. 'Full of seasoned wisdom. Brief, sane and practical.' (Charles Clayton of Oxford Leaders. From the Foreword.) To our knowledge, this is the only handbook of its kind and length. We have seen too many tragedies allowed to happen as a result of inexperienced or weak governance. Following these seven rules will enable you to be effective as a board — and to pass on the organization or ministry in an effective and spiritually-healthy state. It is for Board Chairs and board members; CEOs and their senior staff; and with transferable principles for church leaders and church councils. There is advice on setting agendas, on conducting discussion, on handling major issues. It will help board and staff better understand their roles, and their rightful expectations of others. It is priced so each member of the board / senior staff can have a copy. 

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Author:   Charles Clayton ,  Julia Cameron
Publisher:   Dictum
Imprint:   Dictum
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 11.00cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 17.50cm
Weight:   0.058kg
ISBN:  

9781915934260


ISBN 10:   1915934265
Pages:   40
Publication Date:   23 January 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Role and purpose of an effective board Principles, policy, practice 2. Profile of an effective board Facets of wisdom and experience 3. Orientation of new board members 4. Guarding theological and financial integrity 5. The CEOs role in relation to the ministry, and to the board Reporting and appraisal of the CEO The board and the staff team Appointment of a new CEO 6. Board protocol Handling major issues Cycle of business Conflicts of interest Dependent committees 7. Supporting the board To conclude

Reviews

'This little gem is full of seasoned wisdom. It is brief, sane and practical.' Charles Clayon, Oxford Leaders 'Full of practical advice. An excellent refresher for experienced board members and Chairs, and indispensable when it comes to recruiting and inducting new board members.' Ram Gidoomal, Former Chair, Stewardship Services 'Brings clarity to the complementary roles of the board and the CEO, and to board make-up, skills and responsibilities'  Nola Leach, Former CEO of CARE 'Many charities have floundered for want of a good board that knows its role. This excellent and practical guidance will benefit both novice and experienced board members.' Allan Beckett, Director and Founder, Carnelian 'A helpful and timely resource' Mark Jones, Head of Employment, Edward Connor Solicitors


Author Information

Charles Clayton of Oxfordleaders.com is widely experienced as a board chair and a consultant to boards. Julia Cameron has served for 35 years with boards and on senior staff teams.

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