Harnessing board diversity - Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

This is one of a series of papers that describe the different techniques that boards are using to harness the diversity of their members.

Each paper includes a checklist of actions that boards can consider adapting and adopting to suit their own circumstances.

This paper includes advice on:

• supporting the whole Board to develop through harnessing the distinctive perspectives of members with particular experiences / insights
• ensuring that any people holding ‘designated roles’ on a Board are best placed to contribute effectively.

Each paper includes contact details for boards that want to find out more.