How to chair board committees

Chairing a board committee is more than just managing meetings—it’s about leadership, clarity, and impact. A well-run committee enhances board efficiency, sharpens decision-making, and ensures critical issues receive the focus they deserve. But what makes an effective committee chair?

Join Giselle McLachlan, Lynda Carroll, and Fiona McKenzie as they unpack best practices for leading with confidence, fostering productive discussions, and managing board dynamics effectively. Whether you're a seasoned chair or stepping into the role for the first time, this session will equip you with the insights and tools to drive stronger governance outcomes.

Managing Director - Grounded Governance

Giselle McLachlan CFInstD

Giselle is a governance specialist, with an eye on the strategic horizon as well as on the ground just ahead.

Giselle is all about down to earth governance and business advice, and thrives on building sustainable businesses alongside healthy leaders and lives.

Managing Director - Resolving Matters

Fiona McKenzie

Fiona McKenzie is a negotiation and conflict specialist. She teaches negotiation skills to government and industry, coaches leaders in conflict management, and facilitates collaborative agreements with boards and leadership teams. Fiona draws on proven frameworks as well as her own models of negotiation and conflict-resolution, which have been developed through training, research and practical experience.

CEO - Align Group

Lynda Carroll

Lynda Carroll is CEO of Align Group. Lynda has over 20 years’ governance experience combined with over 30 years’ experience working with Boards, CEOs and senior managers aligning strategy, governance, culture and performance. Lynda’s experience spans the wider state sector and not-for-profit sector boards and she is also an accredited Foresight Practitioner through the Institute fo.r the Future, California, USA

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Takeaways from the webinar?

Committee leadership can be complex—balancing expertise, efficiency, and strategic oversight while ensuring productive discussions and clear decision-making. In this webinar, we’ll explore:

The role of a committee chair – what great leadership looks like in action.
Best practices for structuring and running committees.
How to manage board dynamics and ensure productive decision-making.
Practical strategies to lead with confidence and clarity.

Whether you're chairing a regulatory, strategic, or special project committee, this session will help you close leadership gaps, strengthen your governance skills, and enhance committee effectiveness.

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How to chair a board committee

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