The difference between governance and management

Date: Tuesday 10 February

Time: 6.30pm to 7.45pm.

Cost: FREE

On Zoom

Presenter: Carol Scholes

NOTE: Register prior to 5.30pm COB on the day of the session to guarantee your zoom link.

Governance and management are both essential to the success of any organisation — but they serve different purposes. This session explores the distinction between governance and management, helping board members and leaders understand where responsibilities sit, how value is added at the governance level, and how to avoid role confusion that can undermine effectiveness.

This session sits within the Governance & Accountability capability area of the LiiFT Aotearoa framework and is relevant across multiple organisational stages.

Key takeaways

Participants will gain:

A clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of governance versus management
Practical insight into how boards can add value without drifting into day-to-day operations
Strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries while strengthening board–management relationships

Why attend?

This session will help you to:

Clarify one of the most misunderstood aspects of organisational leadership
Strengthen collaboration and trust between boards and management
Contribute more confidently and effectively at the governance table

Who this session is for

This session is designed for:

Board members and trustees of community and not-for-profit organisations
Managers and leaders working closely with boards
New or aspiring board members seeking clarity about their governance role

Feedback from previous participants

“A fantastic session. I really enjoyed it.”
“Great host and presenter. I learnt a lot!”

Contact the host of FREE session: Governance Matters 2: The difference between governance and management