All too often committee members are recruited in a hasty, unplanned way – how many times do we see people being tapped on the shoulder at the AGM, without any prior consideration of the needs of the committee, nor of the knowledge and skills of the individual...
The benefits of Good Governance are wide-ranging and occur on a number of different levels: 1. Groups function better – they are more likely to achieve their purposes and meet their financial responsibilities; they will plan more effectively, therefore, maximising...
An effective Secretary is critical to the success of any community group. The Secretary is largely responsible for managing correspondence in and out for the group – ensuring that information is forwarded to the appropriate members of the committee or the broader...
Organisations sometimes shudder at the thought of Risk Management. ‘Too hard’, ‘not core business’, ‘don’t really understand it’ are common concerns, when I talk to groups about managing their risks. But it doesn’t have to be like that! By following some simple...
The President of a community group needs to fulfil some important roles in order for the group to operate at its best. Providing strong leadership – The President needs to be able to motivate and inspire other committee members (and often general members too) to be...
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