Charles Clayton of Oxfordleaders.com is widely experienced as a board chair and a consultant to boards.Julia Cameron has served for 35 years with boards and on senior staff teams.

• Introduction1. Role and purpose of an effective boardPrinciples, policy, practice2. Profile of an effective boardFacets of wisdom and experience3. Orientation of new board members4. Guarding theological and financial integrity5. The CEOs role in relation to the ministry, and to the boardReporting and appraisal of the CEOThe board and the staff teamAppointment of a new CEO6. Board protocolHandling major issuesCycle of businessConflicts of interestDependent committees7. Supporting the boardTo conclude

'This little gem is full of seasoned wisdom. It is brief, sane and practical.' Charles Clayon, Oxford Leaders'Full of practical advice. An excellent refresher for experienced board members and Chairs, and indispensable when it comes to recruiting and inducting new board members.' Ram Gidoomal, Former Chair, Stewardship Services'Brings clarity to the complementary roles of the board and the CEO, and to board make-up, skills and responsibilities'  Nola Leach, Former CEO of CARE'Many charities have floundered for want of a good board that knows its role. This excellent and practical guidance will benefit both novice and experienced board members.' Allan Beckett, Director and Founder, Carnelian'A helpful and timely resource' Mark Jones, Head of Employment, Edward Connor Solicitors

Charles Clayton of Oxfordleaders.com is widely experienced as a board chair and a consultant to boards.Julia Cameron has served for 35 years with boards and on senior staff teams.

• Introduction1. Role and purpose of an effective boardPrinciples, policy, practice2. Profile of an effective boardFacets of wisdom and experience3. Orientation of new board members4. Guarding theological and financial integrity5. The CEOs role in relation to the ministry, and to the boardReporting and appraisal of the CEOThe board and the staff teamAppointment of a new CEO6. Board protocolHandling major issuesCycle of businessConflicts of interestDependent committees7. Supporting the boardTo conclude

'This little gem is full of seasoned wisdom. It is brief, sane and practical.' Charles Clayon, Oxford Leaders'Full of practical advice. An excellent refresher for experienced board members and Chairs, and indispensable when it comes to recruiting and inducting new board members.' Ram Gidoomal, Former Chair, Stewardship Services'Brings clarity to the complementary roles of the board and the CEO, and to board make-up, skills and responsibilities'  Nola Leach, Former CEO of CARE'Many charities have floundered for want of a good board that knows its role. This excellent and practical guidance will benefit both novice and experienced board members.' Allan Beckett, Director and Founder, Carnelian'A helpful and timely resource' Mark Jones, Head of Employment, Edward Connor Solicitors

Charles Clayton of Oxfordleaders.com is widely experienced as a board chair and a consultant to boards.Julia Cameron has served for 35 years with boards and on senior staff teams.

• Introduction1. Role and purpose of an effective boardPrinciples, policy, practice2. Profile of an effective boardFacets of wisdom and experience3. Orientation of new board members4. Guarding theological and financial integrity5. The CEOs role in relation to the ministry, and to the boardReporting and appraisal of the CEOThe board and the staff teamAppointment of a new CEO6. Board protocolHandling major issuesCycle of businessConflicts of interestDependent committees7. Supporting the boardTo conclude

'This little gem is full of seasoned wisdom. It is brief, sane and practical.' Charles Clayon, Oxford Leaders'Full of practical advice. An excellent refresher for experienced board members and Chairs, and indispensable when it comes to recruiting and inducting new board members.' Ram Gidoomal, Former Chair, Stewardship Services'Brings clarity to the complementary roles of the board and the CEO, and to board make-up, skills and responsibilities'  Nola Leach, Former CEO of CARE'Many charities have floundered for want of a good board that knows its role. This excellent and practical guidance will benefit both novice and experienced board members.' Allan Beckett, Director and Founder, Carnelian'A helpful and timely resource' Mark Jones, Head of Employment, Edward Connor Solicitors