Agenda Item 01 - Being the Only One | #TheGovernorsPodcast

For today's Single Item Agenda (episode), we discuss;What It Really Means To Be "The Only One In The Room"How To Embrace Standing Out and Take ResponsibilityRecognising The Makeup Of The Governing Body/Board and Knowing What Makes You 'The Only One' (ie. new vs. experienced governors, age, specialisms, race, gender, etc.)Ways To Navigate The Space As A New GovernorDealing With 'Cliques' (pre-established social groups)We appreciate you listening to this episode. Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.CONNECT WITH USTo contact us via email (comments, queries or to share your stories): [email protected] follow us on social media:Instagram - @thegovernorspodcastFacebook - @thegovernorspodcast Twitter - @thegovernorspodTo help us find you:Use the hashtags #TheGovernorsPodcast and #SingleItemAgendaYOUR HOSTSSharon Warmington--> School Governor, Professional Clerk and Qualified Corporate Governance Practitioner Olivia D Hinds--> Chair of a Teaching and Learning Committee, Safeguarding Link Governor and Diversity and Inclusion Link GovernorADDITIONAL NOTESThe Governors' Podcast is a brand of Education Governance Solutions LimitedThe current release schedule is Wednesdays @ 7am during term time (approx. 2-3 per month).The Governors' Podcast defines its 'Seasons' by UK academic years (September to July) and the episodes are called ‘Agenda Items’.Artwork by Onevma LimitedProduced by Onevma Productions Theme Music by Hertz Beats, UK Producer

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