Association of Chairs: Building Inclusive Boards - Insights from Black and Asian Chairs and Trustees

In collaboration with Action for Trustee Racial Diversity (ATRD) and their BAFCA programme, this online event is designed to empower chairs, trustees, and aspiring leaders with the tools and knowledge to foster inclusivity on their boards.

Learn directly from experienced Black and Asian chairs and trustees as they share their insights and strategies.

Key Themes:

• Creating Inclusive Boards: Learn how to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive board environment.
• Aligning Aspirations with Expectations: Understand what chairs seek in trustees and how to align your goals.
• Pathways to Leadership: Explore mentorship, shadowing, and development opportunities for aspiring chairs.
• Collaborative Succession Planning: Participate in group discussions to share best practices in recruitment, onboarding, and supporting future chairs.

The online event will feature a panel discussion followed by an interactive workshop with a breakout session focused on strategies for succession planning and recruitment.

Breakout Session Topics:

• Succession Planning: Share ideas and current practices for preparing future board leaders.
• Recruiting Chairs: Explore strategies to attract and select diverse candidates for chair roles.
• Trustee Needs: Identify what prospective trustees need to become chairs.
• Chair’s Role: Discuss how current chairs can support and onboard new trustees.

Join us (Association of Chairs) for this valuable session, where you’ll gain actionable insights and connect with others committed to driving change in board leadership.