The relationship between the chair and the chief executive is a key partnership in any organisation but little tention has been devoted to exploring or developing these relationships. This summary is drawn from a eport which examines the nature of the relationship in Registered Social Landlords.

The aims of the study were: 
To scope the parameters of the working relationship between Chairs and Chief Executives in RSLs;

1. to identify the processes by which respective roles are negotiated and defined;
2. to examine the impact of critical incidents upon the relationship; and
3. to identify lessons for the Housing Corporation and RSLs.

The report is divided into three sections: background and context, exploring the relationship, and developing the relationship.