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3 ways an electronic board portal can help school governors with GDPR.
Topics: Governance
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A Matter of Minutes: Part 1
Recent events have pushed organisations from all parts of the housing sector to look again at the reasons for decisions taken; from board minutes concerning governance and strategy to business minutes for financial and operational decisions.
Topics: Governance
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The Sustainable Path: How not to wander off.
You’ve probably already begun your ESG and eco-friendly journey by now but it can be a struggle to keep progress on track. With the “dark side” of single-use products in our workspaces and out-of-sight-out-of-mind attitudes to energy use, it’s easy to wander off the sustainable path.
Topics: Governance Sustainability
Jinchuan Group International Case Study
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co. Ltd (Jinchuan International) has been a Convene client since June, 2015.
Topics: Governance
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3 Tiers of Governance for Sports Bodies
Sports England released a new code of Governance on the 31st of October 2016, which applies to any sports organisation that is applying for or in receipt of funding via Sport England or the National Lottery.
The code is made up of 3 Tiers
Tier 1 organisations in receipt of any grant(s) up to £250K
Tier 2 organisations in receipt of grant(s) £250K to £1m
Tier 3 organisations in receipt of grant(s) totalling £1m or moreTopics: Governance
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The Adoption of Technology in the Public Sector
When it comes to technology adoption and innovation, it might be intuitive to think that the private sector is a clear leader compared to public organisations and governments. In reality, most private organisations lack long-time vision and adequate risk appetite, claims economist Mariana Mazzucato in her book ‘The Entrepreneurial State’. According to Mariana, despite popular belief, the most innovative countries have their governments leading from the front as opposed to the private sector. She also observes that the private sector starts investing in innovation and advanced technology only after an “entrepreneurial state” has made the initial high-risk investments and paved the way for success.
