Harnessing board diversity - Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

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:

• better structured and more meaningful engagement with diverse communities and stakeholders
• fostering a clear understanding of the different dimensions of diversity to better inform board discussions and define roles in the board room
• learning how to embed a shared awareness of and commitment to continuous improvement.

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