How to be a great GOAT
A guide to being a brilliant Governor or a Trustee
Published on 12. June 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-83952-791-3 (ISBN)
Description
'How to be a great GoaT - a guide to being a brilliant Governor or a Trustee' is for school and college governors and trustees.
This book has been 20+ years in the making by a school and college chair, governor, trustee, member, and consultant, this short, easily-read book is not about rules or procedures. Instead, it focuses on the attributes of a great GoaT - and how they function across the key theatres of governance, illustrated by examples drawn from personal experience.
How to be a great GoaT helps experienced GoaTs improve, and new ones understand the scope of the role, so that all enjoy a rich and rewarding experience while adding real value to our schools and colleges.
This book has been 20+ years in the making by a school and college chair, governor, trustee, member, and consultant, this short, easily-read book is not about rules or procedures. Instead, it focuses on the attributes of a great GoaT - and how they function across the key theatres of governance, illustrated by examples drawn from personal experience.
How to be a great GoaT helps experienced GoaTs improve, and new ones understand the scope of the role, so that all enjoy a rich and rewarding experience while adding real value to our schools and colleges.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bath
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations; Graphs
Dimensions
Height: 134 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
150 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83952-791-3 (9781839527913)
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Persons
Ian Phillips is a highly experienced school and college chair, governor, trustee, trust member, and consultant, often asked to resolve existential issues in challenged schools. He has chaired an Outstanding college as well as supported struggling primary schools.
In addition to over 20 years volunteering across the state-funded educational landscape, he has been a communications strategist and speechwriter for multi-nationals like Philips, Shell and European Aluminium, plus numerous SMEs and start-ups.
In addition to over 20 years volunteering across the state-funded educational landscape, he has been a communications strategist and speechwriter for multi-nationals like Philips, Shell and European Aluminium, plus numerous SMEs and start-ups.