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Company Secretary & Governance Professional

It's inspiring to see forward-thinking initiatives like Tirlán's new Governance Academy, which is a promising contemporary example of governance excellence in the co-operative sector. Kudos to Olive McCarthy and the team at Centre for Co-operative Studies University College Cork and the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society for their supporting role here. The Governance Academy is a fine example of putting the often neglected 5th Co-operative Principle (education, training and information) into practice, which is vital to retaining a vibrant and diverse pool of future Co-op leaders. By providing tools, knowledge and credentials to their members, Tirlán is not leaving board succession to chance – they are making their own luck! Let's hope more Co-ops and Associations follow Tirlán's lead in investing in their members and building more resilient organisations. #Leadership #Governance #CoopInnovation #FutureLeaders #SustainableGrowth #Tirlán #UCC #ICOS

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