Articles and features

Insights, case studies and practical guidance from the Peridot team.

Candidate advice

What boards are really looking for when they ask about leading change

Preparing for a senior leadership interview? Discover what boards are really looking for when they ask about leading change and how to choose the best example.

By Clare Chesworth | 23 Jul 2026

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Careers and professional development

Why now is the right time to join Durham University as Head of Principal Giving

James Hunt sat down with Chief Development Officer, Dr Katie Harland-Edminson, to discuss why now is the right time to join Durham University.

By James Hunt | 20 Jul 2026

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Client advice

Leadership qualities we look for in homelessness charity recruitment

What boards should look for when recruiting senior leaders for homelessness charities, and why relational leadership matters.

By Clare Chesworth | 18 Jul 2026

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Board Recruitment & Development

How strategic grant-making is evolving in a challenging funding environment

Discover how strategic grant-making is evolving as foundations respond to growing demand, focusing on impact, collaboration, organisational resilience and long-term change.

By Marie McQuade | 16 Jul 2026

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Interim leadership

What great interim CEO cover looks like on maternity leave

One CEO on what made her interim cover work, and what she came back to. A story of trust, handover and leading well through maternity leave.

By Conor Naughton | 15 Jul 2026

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Executive Recruitment & Development

What does recruitment with integrity really look like in a Multi Academy Trust?

Discover what recruitment with integrity means for Multi Academy Trusts, from governance and trustee appointments to candidate experience and leadership recruitment.

By Eddie Caviezel Cox | 3 Jul 2026

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Governance

Why membership organisations benefit from independent board members

Independent board members help membership organisations strengthen governance, broaden perspectives and support better board decisions.

By James Hunt | 3 Jul 2026

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Executive Recruitment & Development

Purpose-driven leadership: Why purpose-led organisations need something different

What does purpose-driven leadership look like? Explore how boards recruit leaders who can balance commercial decisions with social purpose.

By Philippa Fabry | 30 Jun 2026

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Board Recruitment & Development

Why vice chairs are becoming central to succession planning

Vice Chair succession planning is becoming an important part of board recruitment. Learn how organisations are using the Vice Chair role to strengthen governance, support future Chairs and improve succession planning.

By James Hunt | 29 Jun 2026

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Diversity and inclusion

Peridot Partners is now a certified B Corp

We're now a certified B Corp. Learn how the process has strengthened our governance, sharpened our decision-making and reinforced our commitment to social impact.