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Building great relationships for boards and leaders

Podcast
04/01/2023
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Emma Knights OBE, Chief Executive is joined by long-time friend of NGA, Andy Buck, to talk about the vital relationship between the chair of the board and the executive leader, whether that be the head teacher of a school or a chief executive of a trust, and how that relationship can be supportive, challenging and secure.

Emma and Andy explore some of the key habits that help to build a rapport between the board and the senior leadership team. They discuss how to create conversations that are both supportive and challenging and that ask the right questions.

Emma Knights OBE
Emma Knights OBE

Former Chief Executive

After 14 years with NGA, Emma has departed from her role as Chief Executive. During her tenure, Emma was a strong advocate for the school governance community, engaging with legislators, policymakers, education sector organisations, and the media on a national level.

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