The role of the chairperson is to serve and lead fellow directors and be the senior representative of the organization. The role is vital to the success of the board and therefore the whole organization. There are many factors that determine success, including the conditions inherited with the role and the personal approach and skill base of the chairperson. Selecting a leadership style suited to the conditions of the board and deploying the right tools to sustain or build board capacity are core requirements for any chairperson. This motivational program provides a unique opportunity to learn the processes and tools and develop the attitudes and skills needed to make a positive contribution whilst in the chair - and to gain a sense of satisfaction from the experience.

Typically program content would include:

1. The role of the chairperson
2. The generic challenges that face any chairperson
3. The chairperson's sources of authority and influence
4. The different leadership styes available to the chairperson
5. How to determine what leadership style will best suit the board
6. How to analyze the dynamics in the boardroom
7. How to build a relationship with the CEO that will add value to both positions
8. The role of the chairperson when the board is facing a crisis
9. The leadership requirements of the chairperson outside the boardroom
10. How a chairperson can influence board performance
11. How to handle difficult situations in the boardroom
12. Developing a plan of what the chairperson wishes to achieve in their term

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