But when you climbed on board, mentally noting the lumpy cushions, the rods trailing wires at the stern and the swivel fish-fighting chair bolted to the deck, you knew you were in the same place.

They also question the central role played by Larry Sonsini in the two days of deliberations that ended with Ms Dunn losing her chair, though not—for now—her place on the board.

This course is designed for those who chair meetings from time to time whether team meetings, board meetings or meetings in voluntary organizations.