It's a Battle on the Board

Being knowledgeable and experienced as a trustee is important, but having the ability to interact effectively with fellow board members is where good governance really starts. With chapters themed by different ABBA tunes and with frank real-life examples firmly to the fore, Debra Allcock Tyler delivers practical advice straight from the shoulder.

Wouldn’t charity governance be so much easier if it wasn’t for all of your fellow trustees?Being knowledgeable and experienced as a trustee is important, but having the ability to interact effectively with your fellow board members, that is where good governance really starts. Get it wrong and, very quickly, you’ve got a battle on the board. Working in sustained harmony towards a common goal can be a tall order for many trustees. Debra Allcock Tyler’s approach to this challenging subject is characteristically engaging as she adopts a different ABBA tune as the theme for each chapter. Frank and with real-life examples firmly to the fore, she mixes leadership theory with practical advice delivered straight from the shoulder. It includes:• Understanding the trustee role• Working with fellow trustees and the CEO• Compliance and regulation• Dealing with information and understanding the money• The psychology of decision-making• Managing risk and handling crisisSo, if you are a trustee or about to become one, you will benefit from the insights and hard-won wisdom distilled in this book. If you want to be the dancing queen (or king) of good governance and avoid a waterloo for your charity, then this book is for you.