The skill requirements will vary with the size, complexity and maturity of the organization. In organizations that are mostly run by volunteers there is often a need for practical, hard-working, hands- on people who are actively involved in the organization’s activities. However, it is also important that the directors understand, or are willing to learn about governance and their role in looking at the bigger picture and in guiding the organization’s strategy. Directors should also have personal qualities and behavioural skills that make them effective and constructive members of the board. See Appendix 2. Boards constantly need to be renewed as directors complete.
