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What are some essential skills for new governance professionals for 2024?

From risk management, AI and soft skills, what skills could be considered essential for governance professionals going into 2024?
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Find out more about what is involved in becoming a mentor, what support is available and the benefits for those who volunteer.
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World Mental Health Day 2023: Asking the community

In recognition of World Mental Health Day, we will be exploring some practical strategies from our community to help company secretaries and governance professionals to deal with anxiety effectively and thrive in their roles.
10 October 2023
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What does good governance really look like?

Trina Hill FCG gives us her view on what good governance looks like and what companies should focus on to achieve this.
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Onyeka Nweze shares some insights into what goes on behind the scenes on The Apprentice.
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Understanding our members: key insights from the 2024 member survey

In spring 2024, we conducted a survey of members to gain valuable insights into attitudes toward employment and explore key topics of interest.
19 September 2024
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Seven tips for board effectiveness

In a recent episode of the Enter the Boardroom podcast, Oliver Cummings, CEO of Nurole, discusses industry top tips on making the board as effective as it can be.
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From the CEO: It is an immense privilege to begin my role as your new Chief Executive

I join at a moment of both challenge and opportunity for our profession. That is why our membership survey is so important. It gives us the evidence to shape strategy, measure impact, and decide what we should start, stop or strengthen.
30 September 2025
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Raising the profile of governance professionals serving schools

Over the past decade, the National Governance Association (NGA) has been encouraging academy trusts to look beyond the school sector and embrace their place in the charity sector, absorbing the best of its practice and its debates.
5 March 2021
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