Whether starting out, or a masterful Chair, many tools of this craft are the same. And one can always use more of these…
That said, if you have a bit more to spend, there are a few even more valuable ideas right at the end.
The three essentials tools for good Chairing
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Notebooks |
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| A good fountain pen need not cost a fortune. | Take note. This one looks smart in both the boardroom and on the front line. And yes, you might need those notes says a16z: ‘The Most Boring Yet Valuable’ 20 Minutes‘. | Beautiful Danish design. Arne Jacobsen no less. Practice balancing on three legs. Or as Archer & Cameron call Governance, Operations, Behaviours: the foundation of successful collaboration: (see book below). |
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A Chair in action
2016 Leadership Institute Main Session: A Rapido Recap from Michael Ambjorn on Vimeo.
Scaling your intent: personal & professional development for non-profit Chairs
Strategy |
Leadership |
Network |
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| Get inside your head to transform how you work. | How to build relationships, handle conflict and share control. | Give membership of the relevant national body, for example the Association of Chairs (UK) or BoardSource (US). |
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