Strengthening your board – board dynamics and diversity

A strong board or committee is important if you want to get the most out of your time and make a real difference. This means the diversity, dynamics and relationships with fellow board and committee members will all play a part.

This training is aimed at existing trustees and committee members

Board and committee dynamics are healthy when:
· ideas are debated robustly, in a constructive way and respectfully;
· all members have an opportunity to speak and express themselves;
· relationships between members are strong.

Aim: this session will look at how you can build up these relationships and ensure your board and committee is as effective as can be.

Objectives:

· What inclusion means in a board context and barriers to trustee inclusion
· What it might feel like to be in a non-inclusive board environment
· Practical and dynamic steps trustees can take to create an inclusive board culture
· What board and committee dynamics are – and why they matter
· Some of the typical features of a well-functioning board/committee with good board/committee dynamics
· How to recognise and help develop positive dynamics
· Understanding ‘groupthink’ and tips on how to avoid this

The speaker:

This session will be delivered by experienced trainer and governance advisor, Shahida Beswick. Shahida’s background is a mix of executive coaching and training and development with a track record in designing and delivering innovative training programmes, strategic business development, performance improvement, and executive level leadership. She has also conducted external evaluations for organisations to greater understand the impact they make. Clients have included those in the private, public and third sectors.

The training is free. Funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority through the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This training is open to all Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations based and operating in the City of York, including York Outer or with beneficiaries in York.

**Due to high demand this training is limited to two places per VCSE organisation**

If you are unable to attend, please do let us know as soon as possible so that we can try to offer the place to another delegate. We can accept a substitute from your organisation.

You can cancel through Eventbrite or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. For very late notice email notification is preferred.

Please contact Jane Granville, Funding and Development Officer, York CVS on: [email protected] or [email protected]

The training will take place at the Priory Street Centre (Denham Room) in York. Please visit our dedicated website to find out more about the Centre, including a our Accessibility Guide.

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