[foundation-board] OKI Board governance retreat

[Jane Silber]

Hi -

I'm not aware of the discussion of a Board retreat.  What are the 
governance issues that need to be addressed in the retreat?

thanks
Jane


On 25/08/17 12:03, Naomi Lillie wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Further to the reboot of Board recruitment 
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nHQZ6xxjZt-E_DoShGCHD4UZlnBWKmDrPtug9J_NL_8/>, 
> Karin has suggested that this is an opportune time to have the Board 
> governance retreat that has been in discussion for a while now.
>
> The proposal is to hold this in the last quarter of this year, to nail 
> down and address some issues around governance, and - hopefully - to 
> induct new members of the Board who will have joined by then.
>
> There are a few ways we could do this; one proposed plan is as 
> follows, for *early Novemberon the Isle of Wight *at Tapnell Farm 
> <http://tapnellfarm.com/>:
>
>   * Tue 7th, eve: Board joins OKI team for dinner
>   * Wed 8th, morning - mid aft: Board retreat, addressing governance
>     issues including the role of the Boardin supporting the CEO, the
>     relationship with the community, and accountability and
>     performance within the Board
>   * Wed 8th, late aft: concise Board meeting (focussing on finances
>     and immediate outcomes of retreat), finished by 18.00 at latest
>
> I'm advocating for the above plan not only because I want to join, but 
> also: the Leadership Team will already be together for the Autumn 
> Summit; you will be able to meet the wider team; it's not far to 
> travel for Helen, who has limited time due to the impending arrival of 
> her baby (wohoo!); the location is beautiful and should help creative 
> juices flow!
>
> Alternatively we could look at London around that time or sooner.
>
> Please respond with your thoughts / suggestions.
>
> Best wishes,
> Naomi
>
>
>
> -- 
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