How to be an Effective Chair

Join us for a 2-hour Chair Training workshop designed to equip aspiring, new, and experienced chairs with essential skills to lead effectively. Delivered in an engaging and practical format, the session focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities of chairing in today’s governance landscape.

The workshop will cover:

• Understanding the Role of the Chair: Key responsibilities, legal obligations, and setting the tone for governance.

• Effective Meeting Leadership: Managing agendas, ensuring productive discussions, and driving decision-making.

• Fostering Strong Board Dynamics: Building collaboration, managing conflicts, and maintaining accountability.

• Strategic Oversight: Balancing governance and management, with a focus on leading with purpose.

• Practical Tools for Chairs: Tips and strategies for building confidence and enhancing board performance.

Facilitated by governance and leadership specialist Giselle McLachlan, Founder of Grounded Governance, this workshop will provide valuable learning and actionable takeaways to help you feel more confident and better equipped in your chair role.

Grounded Governance

Grounded Governance specialises in providing practical governance and strategic advice to organisations seeking sustainable growth and resilience. Focusing on fostering positive environments and navigating change, we empower boards and executives to make informed decisions that drive long-term success.

Giselle McLachlan
Founder of Grounded Governance, Giselle McLachlan is a governance and leadership specialist renowned for her down-to-earth approach to business advice. With a background spanning decades as a lawyer, insurance executive, CEO, and General Manager, Giselle brings extensive expertise in guiding organisations to prioritise strategic vision over day-to-day operations.

Passionate about fostering sustainable businesses and nurturing healthy leadership, Giselle provides courageous and compassionate coaching and facilitation. She excels in transforming board dynamics by infusing purpose into meetings and streamlining processes, making her a trusted partner in navigating business challenges with resilience and insight.