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Introducing the Charity Support Program
Empowering Small Charities to Thrive We’re thrilled to launch the Charity Support Program, a tailored resource designed specifically to empower small charities to achieve more significant impact. This innovative program combines expert guidance, hands-on support, and a network of like-minded peers to help your charity not just survive, but truly thrive. Through year-round access to specialised workshops, direct expert advice,...
Encouraging staff to return to the office
After two years of Covid and another two years on many businesses, charities included, are still facing challenges in encouraging staff to return to the office. With remote work becoming a new norm, leaders need to adopt thoughtful strategies to make the transition back to in-person work appealing and beneficial for their teams. One effective approach is to communicate the...
Ensuring the Right Fit: How to appoint the perfect CEO for your charity
Appointing the right CEO for a charity is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the organisation's success. The process requires careful planning, thorough evaluation, and a strategic approach. As an Interim CEO, I have supported trustees through this process a number of times. Here are some of the insights I have discovered that help ensure that you choose...
Board appraisals
Today I was talking to a Chair of Trustees about board appraisals as the board is reticent, as many boards are, whether this is a perceived slight to their integrity, capability or effectiveness, or a fear of exposure to shortcomings. Conducting trustee appraisals is good practice but not obligatory. I have introduced appraisals for all of the charities I have...
#InterimsInAction – D’Arcy Myers on being a charity CEO - Russam
The following appeared in the most recent edition of Russam's #InterimsInAction: Ian Joseph, Managing Director of Russam, sits down with D’Arcy Myers, a seasoned interim CEO with over twelve years of hands-on experience in the charity sector. D’Arcy excels in strategy and leadership development, mentoring, performance improvement, and significant organisational change. He specialises in working with boards and leadership teams,...
My focus over the past few months
I have been thinking about the topics I have been focusing on over the past six months or so. They fall into six areas: 1. Governance and Strategy - Best practices in governance for charities - Strategic planning and implementation - Developing effective policies and procedures - Board development and engagement 2. Leadership: - Leadership styles and their impact - Effective communication and team management - Crisis management...
Spotting passive-aggressive behaviours and its impact on effective teams
Passive-aggressive behaviour is a subtle yet detrimental issue that can significantly affect team dynamics and overall workplace productivity. Anyone managing a team or even an individual needs to recognise and address this behaviour promptly to maintain a healthy and efficient work environment. Having had to address this in a number of teams I thought I would explore how to...
Unlocking the Essence of Social Entrepreneurship
In the dynamic landscape of business, there are entrepreneurs who are driven not solely by profit margins but by a profound sense of social responsibility. So, what exactly defines a social entrepreneur or enterprise? According to the School for Social Entrepreneurs, these visionary individuals or entities operate in an entrepreneurial manner. Yet, their primary aim is to serve the...