Understanding Governance Stage 2: Governance in Practice

27–28 June 2024

Improve the overall effectiveness of your board.

Designed for experienced trustees, secure in their knowledge of the governance processes and what being a trustee entails, 'Governance in Practice' builds on the expertise gained from our stage 1 course 'Understanding Governance: The Trustee Role,' focusing on practical solutions to the challenges you face. This course covers a wide range of governance issues and aims to help you improve the overall effectiveness of your board. 

This course will take place online via Zoom.

A £40 discount is available to Governance & Leadership subscribers. 

Speakers

  • Meg Wright

    Consultant and interim CEO

    Meg Wright is a consultant and interim CEO specialising in voluntary sector business, leadership and governance. With over 20 years’ experience working in the voluntary sector, Meg has led both local and national organisations as well as working across the borders of the UK.  Leading change in times of uncertainty has been a key feature of Meg's career. Meg graduated in July 2023 with a Doctorate of Business Administration from Edinburgh Napier University and her thesis entitled 'Who is Responsible: An exploration of the recruitment and support of charity trustees', researches the world of trustees and makes recommendations for improving the support they receive in the role.

Programme

PART A (Please note: We will start promptly so please join early to check all the IT is OK and you are connected.  All other times are approximate for guidance purposes only)
 
9:55am
Log in to ensure prompt start at 10am
10.00am
 
 
10.15am
Introductions
Brief reminder of the fundamentals of governance
 
Refreshing the board – identifying  new trustees
  • What is your role in identifying potential trustees?
  • What is good board practice?
  • Once elected/appointed, ensuring new trustees receive appropriate induction and support
11.00am
Break
11.10am
Re-join
Board behaviours and dealing with people problems
  • Trustees can behave badly too
  • Spotting the signs of a deteriorating relationship between the CEO and the board
  • Closed/private meetings/sessions of the board 
12. 15pm
Lunch
12.45pm
Dealing with risk strategically and systematically
  • Much of governance is about identifying and managing strategic risk without getting risk averse
What role should you as trustee play in dealing strategically and systematically with risk
2pm  
End
 
PART B - You will be provided with a case study to read before joining
 
9.55am
Log in to ensure prompt start at 10am
10.00am
Case study
11.00am
Break
11.10am
Re-join
Developing a learning organisation – Why reviewing performance is important for every trustee and the board:
  • Reviewing the CEO’s performance;
  • Reviewing the chair’s performance
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of the board
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of each board committee
  • Reviewing the performance of each trustee.
  • Open session – a chance to raise any other trustee issues
12. 30pm
End

Testimonials

  

Liz Gould

Trustee

JWA

Every trustee should attend one of these courses if they are to do their job properly

Joe Curran

Resources Director

Interights

An extremely useful course with excellent materials

Caroline Thomas

Trustee And Hon. General Secretary

Casualties Union

I now feel more confident that my charity is functioning well and have taken dozens of tips and ideas away for doing even better

 

Prices

(prices exc VAT)

Governance & Leadership subscriber - £195
Standard charity rate - £235
Non-charity Governance & Leadership subscriber- £300
Non-charity delegate- £400

For group bookings email [email protected] 

FAQs

When will I receive course materials and Zoom link to access the course?
After booking you will receive the following correspondence:
1 week before the course – an e-mail with your joining information, this includes the course programme and any other relevant materials.
1 day before the course – an e-mail with your final information, this includes the Zoom link, course programme any other relevant materials.
 
When will I be invoiced for my booking?
Invoices are manually processed so this will be sent to you by our events team shortly after your booking.
 
Will presentation slides be provided?
Presentations are provided in advance for the majority of our courses but this can vary and is down to the course leader’s discretion.
 
Will the sessions be recorded?
We do not record our courses as we feel this gives delegates the opportunity to have more open discussions and freely ask questions around the running of their charities.
 
Will I get a reminder prior to my course?
Yes, you will get e-mails one week and one day before your course with all of the information you need. You won’t receive a calendar invite so do make sure you put the date in your diary.
 
What if I can no longer attend the course?
Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), a substitution of a colleague, or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer. Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent to [email protected]
 
For any other queries, please get in touch at [email protected].

Terms & Conditions

Substitution and cancellation policy: On receipt of your booking form, your place is confirmed. Delegate substitutions are allowed. Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer.  Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent or faxed to Civil Society Media at 15 Prescott Place, London, SW4 6BS 020 7819 1200 (fax: 020 7819 1210).