Guide to good governance: board and staff relationships
- Date
- 10:00-13:15, 22 May 2024
- Course length
- 1 Day
- Attendance
- Online
- Contact
- Helen Swatton
- Topics
- Governance and leadership HR, employment and jobs Running your organisation
- Course overview
It is important for an organisation to regularly review its governance, and so by attending this practical course both Scottish voluntary sector trustees and staff will gain the confidence and skills to address any governance challenges they may face.
This three-part online series with freelance consultant Philippa Bonella will give learners practical tools and top tips to help improve their charity’s governance, as well provide a space to reflect and hear from peers.
This half-day course is designed to be studied as a stand-alone session or in conjunction with the other two courses in this three-part series - book all 3 courses, get 10% off the 3rd! (Please use voucher code GGG10 to get your 10% off)
- running effective board meetings, 8 May 2024
- defining strategy, culture and values, 15 May 2024
- Overall course aim
The aim of this course is to address the crucial issue of developing good board and staff relationships, offer practical tools and top tips, and a space to consider your charity's strengths and weaknesses. It is designed to provide a confidential space to hear from other learners about their organisation's governance challenges and gather ideas through examples and peer led conversations.
- Course objectives
By the end of this course you will:
- understand governance role of trustees in supporting staff to deliver and holding them accountable
- learn how to manage the governance/management relationship and the different interests and needs of trustees and staff
- Who is the course aimed at?
This course is aimed at trustees and senior staff.
- Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
- Homework required
- Participants will be asked some preparatory questions on booking, which will help tailor the learning to suit the class.
- Other Information
Course structure: 3-hours of learning with one 15-minute break. There will be a mix of presentation delivery, practical exercises and group discussions. Presentations and resource links will be shared after the training.
Attendance: You must attend the full online course in order to complete it and receive your certificate of achievement.
- In house training service
- This course can be delivered in-house. Find out more
- Cost
- £120 (member rate £80)
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