Before beginning its search for a new governor, a well-run school governing body will take stock of the capabilities of each of its members and review the committee as a whole, before then going on to compare the existing expertise with the opportunities and challenges the school faces. Done well, this work – often called a skills audit – helps to define, with some precision, what a successful candidate will need to deliver.
It starts by determining the vital health indicators of any enterprise and asking: “What are the determinants of success or failure?”
Research into business suggests that we should look at various areas of skills, as well as experience, motivation and behaviour. I will look here at skills relevant to assessing and selecting leaders.
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