"Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of." Charles Richards #bigquestions: How are you using your #governance time this holiday? #trustee IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden UKGovChat

"Where there is unity there is always victory." Publilius Syrus #bigquestions: How do we ensure  unity between #governance and our schools? IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it." Frances Wright #bigquestions: What are the equality issues for your #governance team 2024-25? IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay UKGovChat

"The well-being and welfare of children should always be our focus." Todd Tiahrt #bigquestions: What's new in Safeguarding 2024 for #governance? IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"The energy of the mind is the essence of life." Aristotle It's time for a #governance break. #bigquestions will be back in September. #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe #bigquestions What will you say to inspire your #governance colleagues? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay UKGovChat

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” Plato #bigquestions: So, what's our first #governance task? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." Warren Bennis #bigquestions: So, what's our #governance vision this year? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others." Jonathan Swift #bigquestions: How do we access each others #governance skills? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

“Brilliant things happen in calm minds. Be calm. You're brilliant.” Headspace #bigquestions: What do you do to keep #governance calm? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

“We can't control the sea, but we can learn how to surf the waves.” @headspace #bigquestions: Where can we make an impact in #governance? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

#bigquestions: Sunday reflection. "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22 #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." Helen Keller #bigquestions: A new year, so what for #governance? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay

"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why." Bernard Baruch #bigquestions: Who on your #governance team asks why? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Empathy does not equal agreement." Chris Voss #bigquestions: Why does this apply in #governance? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"No legacy is so rich as honesty." William Shakespeare #bigquestions: In what areas do we need to dig deeper for effective #governance? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action." Peter Drucker #bigquestions: Why is training important in #governance? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Clarity affords focus." Thomas Leonard #bigquestions: Where do we need more focus in #governance? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

#bigquestions: Sunday reflection. "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22 #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat

"Good legislation should bring clarity and not confusion." Bill Haslam #bigquestions: How does #governance improve policy? #trustee #leadership IGovS Rosemary Hoyle Melanie Stokes #VisibleGovernance Naureen Khalid Neil Yates Jacqueline Rodden Janet Maria Gordon Aizenay Lisa James UKGovChat