Lucy Palmer

Lucy Palmer


Recent posts by Lucy Palmer

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What is the Charity Governance Code?

By Lucy Palmer on 28/04/22 11:19

Good governance is essential for charities to succeed in promoting their mission and making the world a better place. It supports their compliance with regulation and ensures that the organisation’s resources are well-used.

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Why Housing Associations Choose Convene

By Lucy Palmer on 22/04/22 10:58

Housing Associations play an invaluable role in providing quality homes and creating communities. That’s why we’re proud of how many have chosen Convene to help fulfil their social purpose of housing people.

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What is the Role of a Chief Information Officer?

By Lucy Palmer on 14/04/22 17:43

A Chief Information Officer (CIO) is in charge of any technology an organisation employs. In the digital age, this role is more important than ever. The CIO is responsible for ensuring any software or hardware used by the company is efficient, reliable and cost-effective.

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What Is The Higher Education Code of Governance?

By Lucy Palmer on 11/04/22 11:19

Good governance is essential for every organisation in the world, but each sector faces its own challenges. Higher Education Boards need to follow the constantly evolving expectations for a modern academic institution.

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Why Universities Choose Convene

By Lucy Palmer on 05/04/22 12:30

The role of universities in sharing knowledge is essential as the world works towards a better future. Here at Convene, we recognise the importance of communication and collaboration. That’s why we’re so proud of how many academic institutions have chosen to adopt our software.

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How To Make Hybrid Work More Productive:

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:30

One of the main advantages of working from home has been increased flexibility. Many people have found that they are more productive while working from home than in the office. They are able to create their own work environment and make choices that work for them. 

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What Are The Top Leadership Skills?

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:28

There are many different leadership roles in every organisation, but they all require a certain set of skills. In short, the most important attributes for a leader to have are dedication to the company, their team members and their personal development. 

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A Guide To Data Processing Agreements

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:27

A Data Processing Agreement is a legal agreement between a data processor and a data controller. It is used to regulate any personal data that is processed for business purposes. The document sets out what can be done with the data as well as the relationship between the processor and controller.

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How To Choose The Right Software For Your Team Meetings

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:26

With a range of software available to businesses, it’s more important than ever that you choose the best software for your organisation.

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A Guide To Succession Planning

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:25

Selecting a new senior leader is a difficult task that should not be underestimated. No matter how perfect your team is, they cannot stay with the company forever. One day, you will have to find a replacement.

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How To Improve Your Delegation At Work

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:24

If you’ve got experience in project management, you know the importance of delegation. Coordinating your team isn’t easy but it’s one of the most essential steps in becoming a great leader.

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What Is The Role Of A Subcommittee?

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:23

A subcommittee is a smaller group of a leadership team that is responsible for overseeing specific tasks.

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The Difference Between Data Governance and Cyber Security

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:22

Maintaining control of your data is one of the most crucial aspects of running an organisation.

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How Charities Can Benefit From Convene’s Security

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 12:17

While data security is important for all organisations, it can be particularly significant for charities. They may deal with high-level data and cannot afford to risk the confidentiality of their clients.

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Why Charities Choose Convene

By Lucy Palmer on 04/04/22 11:23

Here at Convene, we understand the importance of working together to create a better world. That’s why we’re particularly proud of how many charities choose our software to support their project delivery.

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