Speed Read: Board Paperwork

Knowing what information needs to be shared at charity board meetings, and presenting it in a way that is both productive and efficient, can be a challenge. Charity trustees have a very specific role – governance – which can be aided or hindered depending on the quality of detail they receive.

Who should buy this book?

This book will help you to understand what information is required at board level and what is the best way to present it. It is primarily for anyone who is involved in preparing information for a board of trustees and is keen to see it presented in the most effective way. It will also be of interest to trustees themselves.

What does it cover?

• What are you trying to achieve?
• What information is needed?
• Getting the agenda right
• Sharing information
• Minutes

Look inside

Have a look inside Speed Read: Board Papers.

‘Speed Read: Board Paperwork should be absorbed and actioned to enable effective meetings and enhanced governance. Simples!’

Deborah Layde, Chief Executive, The Seafarers’ Charity

About the author

Debra Allcock Tyler

Debra Allcock Tyler is CEO of the Directory of Social Change and an experienced chair and trustee of many charities over her long career. Author of several books on management and leadership, she has many years’ experience of training and coaching boards, chief executives and top teams. She is a popular public speaker, has a regular monthly column in Third Sector magazine and has appeared on Radio 4’s The Moral Maze.

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Information fast if you are short on time.

They are:

• Accessible – practical guidance on a wide range of subjects
• Condensed – experience and expertise in just around 32 pages
• Clearly signposted – Top Tips, Case Studies and Where Next ideas

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