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Increasing participation in governing boards: recruiting, involving and retaining volunteers

Webinar
15/07/2021
four people discussing strategy in a meeting

Emma Knights OBE, NGA Chief Executive, explores:

  • Why good governance requires diverse governing boards, and how to achieve this
  • Recruiting the right people round the table: promoting your vacancy, targeting under- represented groups and interviewing candidates
  • Inducting governors and trustees: NGA’s step-by-step guide
  • Engaging and retaining volunteers

Although this webinar is very relevant to chairs, vice chairs, governance professionals and school leaders, it is everyone’s business to ensure that a governing board works as a team, covering all bases and welcoming all voices. Emma draws from NGA’s recent report and accompanying guidance, The right people around the table.

Emma Knights OBE
Emma Knights OBE

Former Chief Executive

After 14 years with NGA, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.

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