Governance 101: Introduction to the Duties of a Director

Name: Governance 101: Introduction to the Duties of a Director
Start: 2024-10-18T08:00:00+12:00
Location: Mahitahi Colab

Schedule

Fri Oct 18 2024 at 08:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Mahitahi Colab | Nelson, NE

Thinking about becoming a director or trustee? Maybe you already are and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? When is the right time to set up a governance board? How well are we doing in governance terms?
This half day course is for anyone considering becoming a director, about to join a board or those who have recently become a director.
The session is interactive and will provide practical exercises to enhance your governance skills and experience. A mock board meeting will give participants a hands on experience and attendees will be provided with a set of board templates that can be adapted for their own use.
The session covers:
• Governance vs Management
• Strategy vs Operations
• Board and CEO (or GM or MD) relationship
• Duties of a director including legislative and regulatory obligations
• Board papers – getting the information you need to make good decisions
• Assessing Risk
• Budget processes
• Managing conflicts of interest
• Good board practice – policies and procedures
Learning Outcomes:
The business owner/business manager will learn;
• Familiarity with legislative duties and responsibilities under the Companies and Partnership legislation.
• Clear differentiation between governance and management
• Better understanding of how to work and interact with a board, and report effectively to their board.
• Understand the importance of a good Chair/CEO relationship
• Identify and mange business risks to their organisation
• How to develop an annual work plan
• Participate in mock board meetings for familiarity with conduct in a board meeting.

Cost Support
Support may be available through the Regional Business Partnership Network (RBPN). For more information, please contact Trina Zimmerman [email protected]