Association of Chairs: Chairing Essentials - Chairing with Confidence

We know that the role of chair, although rewarding, can be challenging. Yet, many chairs tell us that they have little time to reflect on the nature of their role and how to be effective.

Part of our (Association of Chairs) core ‘Chairing essentials’ training series, this session is being offered as a free, one-off taster session for non-members as well as for members of the Association of Chairs.

If you are new to chairing, this is a great introduction, providing you with an overview of the role of chair as well as practical guidance and tools to support you to be an effective chair.

We will cover:

• Refresher of the role and legal status of chair in the context of good governance and governance leadership models
• Identifying the characteristics of an effective chair
• Assessing your strengths and areas for development as chair
• Defining the chair you want to be for your charity and board
• Reflecting on different governance modes and which modes you would like your board to be operating in