<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blackheath Advisors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strengthening resilience in boards and leadership teams through governance, culture, strategy and leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:23:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Chair - CEO Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the common failure points in the Chair-CEO relationship? What does management independence really mean? What does good look like? Six disciplines of a strong Chair-CEO relationship. What are the three roles of an effective Board Chair? What are the key responsibilities of the CEO with respect to the Board? ]]></description><link>https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/post/navigating-the-chair-ceo-relationship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a072777927a5b147ed23255</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/981976_3a4f8aa1e001425482fe3df8fc34160d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura McCracken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions Every Board Must Address for Effective Governance]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post takes you on a tour of Blackheath's 10-point Board Effectiveness Framework with important questions that every board should address. ]]></description><link>https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/post/questions-every-board-must-address-for-effective-governance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa88fc5caf4ed272be5762</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:58:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/981976_0f85b83d12a14f839c34b0f409637f08~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura McCracken</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Critical Shifts Redefining Board Governance in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026, effective board governance in the UK and Europe is becoming more substantive and reality‑driven. Stronger boards are focusing on decision‑useful evidence, practical AI oversight, observable culture, future‑relevant board capability and the integration of strategy with resilience. The shift is away from governance as process and towards governance as active, informed stewardship under growing volatility.]]></description><link>https://www.blackheathadvisors.com/post/five-critical-shifts-redefining-board-governance-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ed671804fc81dfe25d875c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:46:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/981976_bae7c3b73a184e36ac55f9e1d4518a8d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Laura McCracken</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>