14Jul, 2026

Greenacre's NEDWork - From Challenge to Opportunity: Navigating Large-Scale Board Change

Summary

Join us for an engaging and honest discussion exploring how one housing association successfully replaced four Board members during a significant period of transition.

Speaker

Lizzie Grimwood

Project Manager

About this event

Board succession is no longer a future challenge – for many housing organisations, it's happening right now.

As Boards face increasing turnover due to term limits, retirements and changing governance requirements, the question isn't whether change will happen, but how effectively organisations can manage it.

Join us for an engaging and honest discussion exploring how one housing association successfully replaced four Board members during a significant period of transition.

This practical session will examine:

  • The challenges of large-scale Board turnover
  • Protecting corporate memory and governance continuity
  • Recruiting for skills, behaviours and cultural fit
  • Bringing fresh perspectives into the boardroom
  • Effective induction and onboarding
  • Building a long-term succession strategy

Featuring real-life experiences from those who led the process, this session will go beyond theory to share the lessons learned, unexpected challenges and key factors behind a successful Board refresh.

Bring Your Toughest Questions - Attendees will have the opportunity to submit governance and board recruitment questions in advance, helping shape an interactive panel discussion covering the real issues facing Boards today.

 

Whether you are a current Non-Executive Director, Chair, governance professional or aspiring Board member, this session will provide practical insights and valuable takeaways to support your governance journey.

 

Fresh perspectives. Stronger governance. Future-ready Boards.