Challenge, Purpose, Belonging: A Trusteeship Learning Collection
- Formation Consultancy
- Oct 27
- 2 min read
After a brief hiatus, we are delighted to see the Festival of Trusteeship return to annual calendar. Now in its fifth year, the Festival of Trusteeship has become a cornerstone event for governance professionals across the UK. This year, Formation Consultancy is proud to be participating for the third time, continuing its commitment to inclusive, courageous, and effective board leadership.
Our founder, Sapna Marwaha, will be chairing an exciting session:
🎙️ “Challenge accepted: How to disagree well on boards?”
📅 Event link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challenge-accepted-how-to-disagree-well-on-boards-tickets-1436199353929
This session will explore:
How boards can foster constructive challenge
The role of psychological safety in governance
Navigating disagreement across power and positionality
Why This Matters
Boards don't just make decisions. They lead organisations, drive strategic direction and set the tone for organisational culture. The ability to disagree well is a marker of maturity, resilience, and trust. This session will offer practical tools and reflective insights for trustees, chairs, and governance professionals committed to doing better.
Building on Past Conversations
This year’s session builds on Formation Consultancy’s previous work in board culture, governance, and inclusive leadership. Here are some key video resources from our previous work with Getting on Board and the Festival of Trusteeship, supporting both aspiring and current trustees across the sector:
Imposters On Boards 🎥
This webinar is for and about aspiring and serving trustees who worry that they don’t really deserve their place on a charity board. It was recorded as part of the Festival of Trusteeship 2023.
Turning Passion Into Purpose 🎥
This webinar explores how to harness your passions, skills and experiences, ready for trusteeship. It was recorded as part of the Festival of Trusteeship 2023.
Navigating Barriers To Trusteeship 🎥
This webinar explores the evidence for barriers to becoming trustees, and what to do about them. It was recorded as part of the Festival of Trusteeship 2023.
Choices, Choices - Finding Your Niche 🎥
This webinar is part of the Trustee Learning Programme, a free online programme of webinars, workshops and panel discussions to help aspiring and existing trustees on their trusteeship journey. It was delivered in January 2024.
Searching High & Low: Finding Trustee Vacancies 🎥
This webinar is part of the Trustee Learning Programme, a free online programme of webinars, workshops and panel discussions to help aspiring and existing trustees on their trusteeship journey. It was delivered in February 2024.
As the Festival of Trusteeship returns for its fifth year, we’re reminded of the power of shared learning, challenge, and belonging in shaping better boards. Whether you're new to trusteeship or a seasoned chair, we hope this collection of resources inspires reflection, action, and a renewed commitment to inclusive governance. We look forward to continuing the conversation at the Festival next month.
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