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The Chair's Handbook: paperback

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

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

If you're a chair with NGA Gold or MAT membership, you can receive a complimentary copy of this guide.

NGA publications are now available to purchase in a digital format.

Delivery

  • Payment by card offers the quickest delivery option.
  • If you choose to pay by invoice, an invoice will be emailed to you the next working day. The publication will be delivered to the address contained in your order only after payment has been made.
  • Please note: delivery will be restricted over the Christmas period - orders to school or business premises will be dispatched no later than Friday 13 December. Orders to home/personal addresses will be dispatched no later than Friday 20 December.

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Complimentary copies

  • Governing board chairs with NGA Gold or MAT membership receive a free copy of this guide when joining NGA.
  • New chairs added to NGA Gold or MAT board membership also receive a free copy (ensure their role is entered as ‘chair’).

If you are yet to receive your free copy, ensure your address is up to date.

Bulk discounts are available on large orders - contact us.

  • “The Chairs' bible”

    NGA member

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

    NGA member

  • “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.”

    NGA member

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

    NGA member

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