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• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive
• Diplomatic
• Focused
• Tact
• The ability to see the bigger picture
• Trustworthiness
Related career opportunities
• Business Services Manager
• Chief Financial Officer
• Enterprise Chairperson
• Finance Manager
• Professional Services Manager
• Strategic Planning Manager
Enterprise Chairperson
Occupation Code: 1120
Alternative title: Chair of Board
Job description and duties
Enterprise Chairpersons are responsible for the formulation of corporate strategy and policy. An Enterprise Chairperson is typically expected to:
• Oversee the general operations of the organisation
• Provide leadership to the Board of Directors
• Communicate policy decisions or directions
to the Chief Executive Officer
• Recommend and/or appoint suitable
members to the board
• Develop and set agendas for board meetings
• Ensure board members have sufficient
and timely information to make informed decisions at board meetings
• Review and sign formal minutes of board meetings
• Ensure that strategies and policies agreed by the Board of Directors are implemented by the Chief Executive Officer and Management
• Consult with senior staff in cases where policies, strategy or resource allocation require change
• Review the results and performance indicators of the organisation and report on these to the directors and shareholders
• Take a key role in guiding and approving policies and objectives
• Oversee the efficient usage of the organisation’s resources
• Represent the organisation at official functions
• Select and recruit senior staff (where applicable)
• Ensure the organisation is in full compliance with any applicable regulations
• Promote effective relationships, open communication and a high standard of integrity
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