Agenda Item 32 - Comments, Criticisms and Challenges | #TheGovernorsPodcast

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode) we discuss;How to give and receive constructive criticism - Being a critical friendHow environments can influence how you show up - The significance of preparing for meetings to avoid awkward silencesNavigating different personalities and delivery styles when communicating What are your barriers to success and/or progression? Suggestions and considerations for all in school governance - Be honest. Conduct meetings in favour of the governors and trustees. Claim travel expenses as appropriate. Do the best you can, with what you have.How to tap into the resources in your networks, including organisations in the community, teachers in training, and the clerk / governance professionalThank you for tuning into our show. We appreciate you, our listeners.Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.National Association of Schools and College Clerks (NASCC) - https://www.nascc.co.uk/ National Black Governors Network (NBGN) - https://nbgn.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH USEmail: [email protected] Twitter (@thegovernorspod)https://twitter.com/TheGovernorsPod Instagram (@thegovernorspodcast)https://www.instagram.com/thegovernorspodcast/Facebook (@thegovernorspodcast)https://www.facebook.com/thegovernorspodcast/#TheGovernorsPodcastYOUR HOSTS:Sharon Warmington (School Governor; Professional Clerk; Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner) Olivia D Hinds (Committee Chair for Teaching and Learning; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Link Governor)ADDITIONAL NOTES:The Governors' Podcast (TGP) is a brand of Education Governance Solutions @Limited TGP is sponsored by GovernorHub/Knowledgehttps://governorhub.com/ | https://thehoot.news/Current release schedule: Term time Wednesdays @ 7am (approx. 1-2 per month).TGP defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.Artwork and Production - Onevma LimitedTheme Music - Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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