As the joint winner of the 2021 CGIUKI Award for Governance Professional of the Year, Nicola Carroll FCG is known for her innovative approach and her ability to make governance feel relevant to colleagues across the business.

Outlining research findings on how to induct, train and develop directors and boards.

At a recent event, panellists discussed how to create a CV that stands out and what they are looking for in a job application.

In this article, Lesley Ward FCG, discusses the benefits of volunteering with your local branch, with testimonials from current and past branch chairs.

Find out more about what is involved in becoming a mentor, what support is available and the benefits for those who volunteer.

Board performance reviews, also known as board effectiveness reviews or evaluations, are a critical tool for organisations to continuously improve governance and board-level decision making. If performed well, they enable boards and individual directors to improve the quality and effectiveness of their discussions and decisions. This training course supports those with board review experience who are either looking to develop their skills as an internal board reviewer or develop an external review offering as a consultant. It will use practical examples and peer-to-peer learning to help delegates think through the whole board review process from initial engagement to implementing outcomes and offer ideas for maximising the value of board reviews to everyone who participates in them.

As the world continues to wrestle with the coronavirus pandemic, businesses face having to create, at least in the short-term, their ‘new normal’.

A one day virtual or face-to-face course on effective minute taking that offers a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.

A one day virtual or face-to-face course on effective minute taking that offers a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes.