Dr Foluso Olomolaiye
I have been a leaseholder in
Leytonstone (South Neighbourhood) for 14 years. I have witnessed
various developments in service delivery by Ascham Homes to
residents during this time. As a board member I hope to carry out
various activities in the following areas:
Working with the Chief Executive and her staff to promote
regular effective consultation on repairs ,and other works carried
out on behalf of the residents. There was a lot of indifference to
residents’ views and complaints and many things appeared to be
carried out over their heads. I have seen some improvement in this
aspect of work by Ascham Homes though there is still much room for
further improvement.
Holding the Chief Executive and her staff fully accountable for
effective financial management of the Company and to pass regular
information to residents on how the money is spent. There needs to
be more openness and accountability to further enhance positive
feelings among residents. To achieve this objective, I attend all
necessary training sessions organised by the Director of Finance
and the official Auditors appointed by Ascham Homes. I am also a
member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Putting forward to the Board the views of tenant associations
within this area with the aim of promoting positive and effective
communication strategies among area panels. This might involve me
in attending residents’ association meetings to listen to their
concerns for onward transmission to the Board. So far I have passed
on some resident concerns to appropriate Ascham Homes staff for
necessary actions.
Work with the Chief Executive to ensure healthy working
environment for her staff so that they can deliver effective
services to Ascham Homes residents. The working environment for
staff is steadily getting better and it is billed to get even
better within the next few months. I am prepared to offer the Board
and Ascham Homes the benefits of my professional experiences in
social skills training and employee appraisals. I am a retired
Consultant Psychologist.
Being a Member of of the Board of Directors involves:
Attendance at regular Board meetings
Serving on one or two of the four Board committees
Participating actively in Board member training sessions
Active involvement in Board and senior staff strategic away
days
Attendance and participation in whole staff days.
Supporting the Chief Executive and her staff during residents
conferences and
Making oneself readily available to meet any challenges that may
arise whilst a member of the Board of Directors.
It is a time consuming commitment but I find it interesting
especially as I am serving the wider community on a voluntary
basis.
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