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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.

Publication
23/09/2024

Now available in a digital format

Please note: orders may be subject to delays over the Christmas period - find out more.

The Chair’s 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.

If you're new to chairing, this handbook has been crafted to support you and to help you navigate your role and responsibilities during the initial weeks and beyond.

The 10th edition of the handbook covers:

  • leading good governance
  • becoming the chair
  • leading and developing the team
  • working with with executive leaders
  • leading improvement
  • leading board business
  • planning succession

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Why choose digital?

Our digital publications can be viewed on any device and include additional features and exclusive content for digital readers.

This paperless option is convenient, easy to use and eco-friendly. Watch our demo video to find out more.

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How to access your digital edition

  • Purchasers receive an email containing a link, password and instructions to view the publication.
  • Where payment is made by card, access will be given within 3 working days.
  • If you choose to pay by invoice, an invoice will be emailed to you the next working day. Access to your digital guide will be granted only after payment has been made.
  • Please note: emails will be delayed over the Christmas period – any orders placed between 23 December and 3 January will be processed during week commencing 6 January.

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  • “The Chairs' bible”

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  • “An excellent reference tool to make meetings and governance more productive and focused.”

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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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  • “I love the Handbook it really helps me to undertake the role as effectively as I can”

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