Insights from governance expert Laura Higgins FCG on effective communication with executives and board members In today's fast-paced business environment, governance professionals face the challenging task of bridging communication between executive teams and boards. Navigating these high-stakes conversations requires skill, preparation and emotional intelligence. Laura Higgins FCG, founder and director of The CoSec Coach, brings...
These insights were shared by Lucy Brazier during the recent iBabs webinar, The Dynamics of Organising Meetings. According to Harvard Business Review, executives spend approximately 23 hours per week in meetings, and unfortunately, half of that time is considered wasted. This sobering statistic highlights an urgent need for organisations to rethink meeting management. Crucially, the...
This article is based on the "Accessible Governance: How to strengthen your board" webinar, delivered in partnership between NCVO and iBabs. In a climate where 60% of charity boards are currently carrying vacancies, making governance more accessible has never been more crucial. During a recent webinar hosted in partnership with iBabs, Sally Stephens, lead governance...
In the governance structure of a higher education establishment, committees are essential for feeding into the council and advising on its key responsibilities. To do so, bodies such as the audit and risk committee, strategy and investment committee and ethics and values committee must bring together experts in their field to discuss, debate and make...
Together with patient safety and experience, clinical effectiveness is an essential element of any healthcare organisation. The ability to turn learning, experience, evidence and research into better outcomes for patients and service users is key to the success of such bodies, but it requires careful planning, innovative thinking and the ability to overcome challenges to...
Higher education establishments need a robust system of governance to ensure the smooth running of the organisation, now and into the future. Within this structure, you might find a Council, Senate and executive board, each with their own committees and sub-groups. With each committee charged with overseeing and advising on key areas of the university...
Clinical governance is essential for creating a framework in which healthcare organisations can align their efforts to enhance outcomes for patients and service users. It provides a lens through which healthcare boards must view their decision-making to ensure their organisations deliver high-quality care as a matter of course. However, in order to break down the...
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting in the NHS is not only a valuable opportunity to develop the best possible quality of care for patients, but also a productive environment in which stakeholders can learn from each other and share expertise. This may include consultants and other specialists who do not have a patient of their...