The Chair's Handbook: digital edition
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the chair, important working relationships, and the skills required to keep the board focused on strategic functions.
Take advantage of a 50% discount on our existing publications.
We鈥檙e working on refreshed editions, due later this year, that reflect the very latest policy developments. Secure your handbook now at a reduced price while we prepare updates.
*** All prices shown include the 50% discount ***
The Chair鈥檚 Handbook is essential reading for those leading and aspiring to lead governing boards and committees in all types of school structure, as well as other executive leaders working with the chair.
The 10th edition of the handbook covers:
- leading good governance
- becoming the聽chair
- leading and developing the team
- working with with executive leaders
- leading improvement
- leading board business
- planning succession
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“It provided a source for referring to when I took up the Chair's position. It also introduced me to the skills audit. Both of these things have helped our governing body progress.”
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