Dynamic Duo

When the relationship between chair and chief executive is strong they are a dynamic duo, both adding value to the organisation.

When the relationship is in trouble it’s hard on both chair and CEO and the organisation suffers. This digital event explores how to balance the roles and how to bring out the best in each other.

The day’s engagement will look at the CEO/chair relationship from both perspectives. It is an opportunity for you to hear from and share ideas with your peers. Topics include:

• what does the relationship look like when it works well?
• the timeline of the relationship
• practical realities and experiences from chairs and CEOs
• how to establish and develop a supportive culture

This whole day event (10:00-16:00) will be delivered digitally and will include three breaks, breakout discussion groups, and encourages engagement from all participants.

The session is led by Sarah Talbot-Williams, Member support associate at ACEVO, and Janine Edwards, Associate trainer, Association of Chairs. The session will provide you with:

• frameworks for you to think about your relationship
• insight into how other people manage the relationship and how they have overcome difficulties
• an opportunity to explore issues with your peers, chair to chair and CEO to CEO
• time and space to decide ways forward with your chair or CEO
• a 15-page interactive handbook to be used before, during and after the day

Chairs and chief executives are both welcome; we particularly recommend you come as a pair. It’s a good opportunity to take stock of and review how you are working together. You will need separate computer access as each participant will be part of different breakout rooms.

This practical workshop is open to all. ACEVO and AoC members receive a discount and priority booking (only one of you needs to be a member for you both to get a discount). Please note that this session is not appropriate where your relationship has broken down or is in crisis. For these situations, please get in touch with us through our support services.

If you book for this event we will share your name, organisation and contact details with Association of Chairs.

Find out more about the programme in our Dynamic Duo LinkedIn community.

Speakers

Janine Edwards

Associate trainer, Association of Chairs

Janine Edwards

Associate trainer, Association of Chairs

Janine is CEO of Power for the People, an enterprising charity using the power of ‘Handshakes Not Handouts’ to drive community-led, sustainable development for some of the world’s most vulnerable and marginalised people.

She is also a freelance consultant and trainer specialising in small and medium charities across a range of organisational development areas including governance, strategic planning, fundraising strategy and impact measurement. She established Silverdale Associates in 2022, following over a decade supporting small and medium charities at the FSI, offering a strong network of trainers, facilitators and consultants who bring complementary specialisms and experience.

Sarah Talbot-Williams

Member support associate, ACEVO

Sarah Talbot-Williams

Member support associate, ACEVO

An experienced chief executive and non-executive director, consultant, adviser, coach and mentor. A senior voluntary sector leader for more than twenty years before becoming a consultant, Sarah is committed to the not-for-profit sector. She has led charities with strong and enabling team management to develop and delivery of their strategic ambition and goals. In a career, which spans the voluntary, public and private sectors, she has played key roles in a range of organisations from large to small; from European, national to local, understanding well the different challenges that organisations face.