Dealing with difficult sponsor relationships

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Trustees need to have the sponsor on board to get things done. But what happens if they are faced with a sponsor who is unwilling or unable to work with them, asks Pádraig Floyd?

At a glance • A lot of conflict between trustees and sponsor can be the result of simple misunderstanding. • Both sides need to take the time to understand each other’s motivations. • Trust a...

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