This masterclass explores the common reasons charity boards underperform or fail — from weak governance and unclear roles to poor financial oversight and resistance to change. Participants will learn how to recognise early warning signs, strengthen board effectiveness, and apply practical strategies to build a resilient, high-functioning board that delivers real impact.

Key takeaways:

• Understand the most common reasons charity boards underperform or fail.
• Recognise early warning signs of weak governance and board dysfunction.
• Clarify board roles and responsibilities to improve accountability.
• Address resistance to change and promote continuous board development.
• Apply practical strategies to build a resilient, high-performing board that delivers meaningful impact.

About our Speaker

Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí has previously worked as a consultant for over 25 years with Prospectus Strategy Consultants and Accenture working with a wide range of organisations in the public, healthcare and not-for-profit sectors on strategy, organisation structures and corporate governance. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Carmichael, Ireland’s oldest and biggest shared services facility for the non-for-profit sector. Its core services are focused on providing governance, training, organisational support and consultancy services. Diarmaid has extensive experience both as a board member (executive, non-executive & company secretary) and working with boards and providing governance support and advice. He is a faculty member of the Corporate Governance Institute and Duke Corporate Education on their Corporate Governance programme, a member of the BoardEffect Governance Expert Advisory panel and a guest lecturer in University College Dublin and Technology University Dublin.