The Board Advisory Partnership

Our fundamental belief is that the role of the Chair has never been more important. The Chair sits at the centre of the interface between a company, investors and wider society and is a crucial driver of value creation for all stakeholders.

The scope of the role has evolved significantly over recent years and the pace of change has escalated dramatically. This evolution, largely driven by technological advancements, pressure on business models to transform, and socio-political factors, is unlikely to slow anytime soon.

Since 2013, our Chairing in Practice Programme has nurtured a deep and growing eco-system of new and experienced Chairs, all united in the desire to work with others to promote the vital contribution that Chairs and their Boards can make.   

Chairing in Practice

There’s no single manual or course on how to chair a board effectively. Learning from the experiences of others and adapting established frameworks is one of the most beneficial ways of improving the effectiveness of new chairs.

‘Chairing in Practice’ aims to bridge the gap between experienced and emerging Chairs by highlighting effective practices to enhance the overall quality of chairing. It provides those who are about to take on their first Chair role, or those who have recently done so, with a series of exclusive workshops led by a faculty of seasoned Chairs.

This initiative, now in its 12th year in the UK, has been attended by over 100 current Chairs. They are now part of an active and engaged alumni group that continues to share wisdom and experience as part of their ongoing journey.