- Step one: diagnose the problem with the self-assessment grid Document (1 KB)
- Energy Video
- Information for the board Video
- Understanding Video
- Meetings Video
- Teamwork Video
- Chair/Honorary officers Video
- Issues with the CEO Video
- Diversity Video
- Our results Video
- Board appraisal toolkit - Chair and honorary officers Microsoft Word Document (31 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Diversity Microsoft Word Document (30 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Information for the board Microsoft Word Document (28 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Issues with the CEO Microsoft Word Document (31 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Meetings Microsoft Word Document (31 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Our results Microsoft Word Document (31 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Teamwork Microsoft Word Document (31 KB)
- Board appraisal toolkit - Understanding Microsoft Word Document (30 KB)
- Helpful hints guidance Microsoft Word Document (37 KB)
- Policies, processes and development opportunities checklist Microsoft Word Document (56 KB)
- The self-assessment grid for boards PDF document (62 KB)
Watch this first!
The board appraisal tool kit - how does it work?
- Read a transcript of 'the board appraisal toolkit - how does it work?' (Word, 18kb).
- This video is 3mins and 45s.
Now, preview the contents of the toolkit
1. Self-assessment grid sample
Preview the self-assessment grid (PDF, 161kb).
2. Training video sample: energy
- Read a transcript of video one (Word, 29.5kb).
- Video one is 3min 57s.
Further resources
Upon purchase of this course you can download:
- the self-assessment grid that helps you identify where you and your board are struggling
- helpful hints guidance
- a policies, processes and development opportunities checklist.
Got a question?
- If you've got a specific question about this course email us on knowhow@ncvo.org.uk.
- If you need bespoke governance advice, help with your board review or skills audit, send an email to our consultancy team on consultancy@ncvo.org.uk or have a look at the services we offer.
About your trainers
Ruth Lesirge
Ruth is a senior visiting fellow at Cass Business School's Centre for Charity Effectiveness, where she heads the governance practice consultancy. An experienced voluntary sector leader and trustee, she has served as the chief executive of both a UK front-line elder care and residential services organisation and a national policy and research foundation. She has over 35 years' experience of working with public and third sector organisations, including Help the Hospices, Citizens Advice, Macmillan Cancer Care, Victim Support and British Red Cross.
Ros Oakley
Ros is executive director of the Association of Chairs, and was formerly chair of Charities Evaluation Services. She is also an associate of the governance practice at Cass Business School's Centre for Charity Effectiveness, and a visiting fellow at London South Bank University. Ros has wide ranging experience working in and with the voluntary sector with experience in public policy, governance, strategy and fundraising. She has a particular interest in effectiveness and sustainability.
Need more help?
If you need bespoke advice on any governance issues you are struggling with in your organisation get in touch with us via:
- e-mail: consultancy@ncvo.org.uk
- Take a look at our bank of HR policies and guidance.
