GOVERNANCE AS LEADERSHIP: An Association Transformation Executive Retreat

Associations are working harder than ever to define and deliver their value proposition, and their need to advocate, influence and respond to circumstances has never been more urgent and necessary. In the turbulent 2020s, Boards of Directors and their Executive teams face growing expectations and demands from a widening spectrum of interested parties, ranging from staff, clients, and members, through sponsors, policymakers, and industry, to stakeholders, partners, and suppliers. It is thus increasingly important that professional association management be underpinned by an equally critical articulation of professional association governance.

Our Governance as Leadership programme is designed to reflect and respond to the unique nature of leadership within an association and to underpin the pivotal partnership of the Chief Executive (or Executive Director) and the Chair of the Board. We therefore encourage Chief Executives to attend with the Chair of your Board (or with the incoming chair or any other member(s) of your Board) because whilst you’ll benefit from the knowledge and expertise of the delivery team, the added value and impact you’ll realise will come through open and honest conversation and collaboration with your leadership partner. It is not, however, compulsory to join together: there will be plenty of fresh perspectives around the tables from which you will benefit.