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PART 6: “He said, she said” arguments, an interfering chair, and colleagues like a “bag of ferrets” – long-time mentor Liam Black has seen it all. So do the work to know who you are as a leader, and how you want to exercise your authority – or expect trouble. 

Boards everywhere must act now – and act with confidence – if we're to create a sustainable future. That means leaving behind old ways of thinking and switching to 21st century governance, say the founding partners of Mondiale Impact.

Leslie Johnston, previously the first executive director of the C&A Foundation, will replace Steven Serneels at the helm of the European network of investors for impact.
 

Healthy internal processes and mechanisms aren’t just good for everyday efficiency – they can also drive more social impact. A primer (plus a handy checklist) for boards and CEOs, from the specialists at Buzzacott.

Boards and management teams can easily find themselves either stepping on each other's toes – or, conversely, functioning in parallel universes. So how do you find the perfect balance? Top tips from a serial social entrepreneur and governance expert. 

We don't just need diverse boards: we need permeable governance, says Bob Thust. The fourth instalment from our columnist.

"Governance structures should not be a barrier to entrepreneurialism but an enabler." Good governance is essential for a social enterprise to thrive, writes Sarah Chu at Numbers for Good.