![]() Robert reflects on the importance of the chair role and some key tips and reflections from his time chairing committees. In many of our podcasts covering investor behaviour and the related subject of governance we talk about the role of the chair.Being more tolerant of silence, give people time.How online accentuates particular human behavioural traits that are there anyway.Being thoughtful about where discussion time should be focused.Different dynamics in medium and large groups (6-12 and 15+).The power of smaller groups (6 or less).We discuss the responses and reflections on this challenge: Robert’s recent LinkedIn post requesting thoughts on how to make remote meetings more debate-rich and less formulaic and transactional when it comes to questioning and discussion.We’re sure anyone working with trustees would get a lot out of listening to this conversation. He was also kind enough to share many anecdotes and examples of all this in practice. ![]() Robert discusses some small adjustments to communication and expectations that can change the dynamics of boardrooms. We also take a deep dive into why having a clear plan is so essential to moving forward, the value of getting advisers on the same page, and the underappreciated value of simple solutions. We cover chairing investment boards, avoiding groupthink, and making good decisions in a complex environment. This week we’re talking decision making with professional Trustee Robert Thomas. You can listen to our podcasts online via the player below or search for 'Investment Uncut' and review, rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or SoundCloud. ![]()
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