A few observations:
1. Wikimedia UK is a young charity but it hired me because I have run
charities before and indeed been on various boards myself. Irrespective of
my personal qualities this was a very mature move that showed WMUK knew
what it wanted and what it was doing.
2. WMUK also hired as a consultant Peter Williams from Amida Consulting, a
really experienced charity governance man, to guide us through the
transition from Volunteer run to staff supported charity.
3. My last charity liked to be transparent and open but not as much as
WMUK. Wwat you see is what you get. I can assure you that some of the best
looking charities have some of the deepest darkest secrets. When we have
problems our first instinct is to share them! And then share them again!
4. The recent turbulence over the Chair was a real test of the trustees,
volunteers and staff. There could have been a terrible rupture. Instead we
worked a way through the issues and although there are lots of bruises to
heal we can continue the good work.
5. The CEO of a charity has the tricky job of advising and if necessary
criticising the board. I rely on their good sense and the support and
contributions of the community to achieve this. So email me if you have
anything on your mind.
sume good faith - please!
Jon
On 7 August 2012 07:26, Gordon Joly <gordon.joly(a)pobox.com> wrote:
On 06/08/12 23:37, joseph seddon wrote:
Why are you doing this now Gordon? you had the
option to sign the
petition to call an EGM.
Seddon
Correct. Thanks for reminding me.
Gordo
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