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Which Types Of Civic Engagement Should Councils Focus On?

Date: 27 February 2024

There are numerous benefits of the different types of civic engagement, which include increasing trust in the democratic process, fostering a sense of community and the opportunity to hold elected officials accountable for their actions.  However, the UK government found that levels of engagement in fact dropped between 2020/21 and 2021/22, when 41% and 34% of citizens respectively confirmed they had partaken in at least one form of civic engagement.  The good news is that councils have the opportunity to reverse this trend and improve their outreach to citizens. However, it is important to be strategic about seeking participation from […]

How To Utilise The Power Of Online Citizen Engagement

Date: 14 February 2024

One of the most powerful tools a government organisation has in its arsenal is the ability to interact with the people that it represents. Creating this two-way, consultative relationship can bring many benefits to local councils and municipalities. As the World Bank states: “Citizens play a critical role in advocating and helping to make public institutions more transparent, accountable, and effective, and contributing innovative solutions to complex development challenges.” Whereas once this engagement would take place solely in face-to-face, in-person situations, nowadays, a majority of interactions take place online. However, many government organisations have yet to take advantage of their […]

Board Meeting Templates Kit

Date: 24 January 2024

Board meetings form the strategy of an organisation. This means that you have to have processes in place to record the meeting outcomes and action items accurately, manage the many administrative tasks and be able to facilitate the effectiveness of the board’s work. One of those processes is using templates to capture the important information generated by the meeting.  Having templates for the various record-keeping aspects of a board meeting helps you standardise your workflow, ensure all information is correct and be certain that you have met all your regulatory requirements too.  This board meeting templates kit provides a range […]

30 Board Engagement Survey Questions To Ask Your Directors

Date: 11 January 2024

KPMG refers to board engagement as “perhaps the top challenge for boards today,” stating that “devoting quality time to strategy and thinking about the future have never been more challenging or important as technology, innovation, and other forces disrupt and undermine business models and strategic assumptions with startling speed and impact.” In order to keep directors engaged, it is important to create a corporate culture that prizes hard work and accountability. As Austrian-American business consultant Peter Drucker said “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” And, to create a culture that allows the business to flourish in a positive manner, high-performing boards […]

46 Board Member Interview Questions To Help You Find The Right Directors

Date: 1 December 2023

Consistency is the key for an effective board, and that means getting succession planning right. You need to know you have the right directors ready to come in and hit the ground running when a previous board member steps down. Furthermore, when you look to expand your board, having a candidate who has the necessary skills and experience to drive your board forwards is essential.  The step of the recruitment process that truly helps you understand whether someone will be a good fit is interviews. And asking the right board member interview questions will allow you a clear understanding of […]

How To Determine The Optimal Board Size For Your Organisation

Date: 22 November 2023

Determining the optimal board size for an organisation is a delicate balance. Companies must consider the requirements that they have of directors, in terms of the range of skills and experience they offer, with the effect that larger boards will have on boardroom dynamics.  Small boards may lack the dissenting voices that are required for rigorous decision-making, but a large board may also be far from optimal. A study by Dirk Jenter, Thomas Schmid, Daniel Urban for the London School of Economics found that, for German firms that are subject to board size requirements, having “excessively large” boards can reduce […]

The Process Of Appointing A New Director + Board Resolution Template

Date: 8 November 2023

An effective and engaged board of directors is essential for the strategic momentum of an organisation. However, nearly half of directors believe that at least one of their board should be replaced and almost a fifth (19%) feel that two or more board members are failing to meet their expectations.  In these cases, and a range of other situations, the board must put into action procedures to find candidates that will add value to decision-making and, as a result, the organisation. With this in mind, we will provide a guide to the process of appointing a new director and a […]

How to Improve Accountability in Healthcare in 6 Steps

Date: 25 October 2023

Considering the life-and-death situations that the NHS and other healthcare providers deal with on a daily basis, there is no sector of society where accountability is so important. By ensuring that all stakeholders understand their specific responsibilities within the organisation and their legal requirements, you help them perform their tasks to the standards expected by service users and the government.  However, achieving accountability in healthcare is a complex task that requires collaboration, transparency and robustly defined processes. This article explains what accountability looks like in the UK’s NHS and how to improve it across a healthcare organisation.  NHS’ definition of […]

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