Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to Module

    1. Chapter Objectives summary

    2. Introduction to this Chapter

    3. What is a Board?

    4. Oversee activities

    5. Your role

    6. Maintains a focus on purpose

    7. The reason for which it exists

    8. Read your Objects

    9. The Objects Clause

    10. Long-term view essential

    11. Pursuit of long-term success

    12. An effective Board will...

    1. Chapter Objectives summary

    2. Introduction to this Chapter

    3. What is the role of a Board?

    4. Almost entirely unregulated

    5. Wearing the right hat!

    6. Very different to Annual General Meetings

    7. Much more structured

    8. Start with your Articles

    9. Model A Articles?

    10. Directors accountable

    11. Derive powers from the Articles

    12. Specific tips for Charity Trustees

    13. 4 tips for Charity Trustees

    1. Chapter Objectives summary

    2. Introduction to this Chapter

    3. Unitary or Dual?

    4. UK Companies (generally) Unitary

    5. Whereas Charities are generally Dual

    6. A two tier system

    7. Supervisory boards focus on long-term

    8. Committees

    9. Main Board retains responsibility

    10. Structure dependent on complexity

    11. Ultimately the choice is yours

    12. Committees can help workload get done

    1. Chapter Objectives summary

    2. Introduction to this Chapter

    3. Minimum of one natural person

    4. So what does Natural mean?

    5. But change is in the air

    6. For example

    7. Can people who are not a Director attend a board meeting?

    8. The title "Director"

    9. Remember balance

    10. What is key is power and duty responsibilities

    11. The role of the Company Secretary

    12. Chief Administration Officer?

    13. Do you need a Company Secretary?

    1. Chapter Objectives summary

    2. Introduction to this Chapter

    3. What can a Board do?

    4. Articles are key

    5. Delegated powers

    6. Stem from Articles

    7. Skills matter too

    8. Appropriate to need

    9. Can Directors breach authority?

    10. In good faith?

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