If you are new to a board of a community or not for profit organisation, or would like to take the next step in your leadership journey this series of online workshops in 2022 is for you. The monthly workshops will give you the essential blocks to build a better board and maximise your contribution and impact.

On these virtual, live workshops with LEAD NFP governance experts you will learn with and from others on boards, ask relevant questions and apply what you are learning in the real world of your not for profit organisation.

Participants receive a certificate on completion of at least six sessions in the series. Book a single session for $69 +GST, or sign up for six or more and receive a 10% discount.

If finance is a barrier please contact us as we have some scholarship funding available.

Enrolled participants may substitute another member of their organisation if they can’t attend

Contact us for costs if multiple people from your organisation want to enrol.

Governance Bytes #1:Being on Board
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 24 February 2022
Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman
You will learn about: The purpose of Boards and why we have them, the various types of Boards, and the sort of work involved in governance.

Governance Bytes #2: Including Everyone
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday March 31
Facilitator: Sandy Thompson
You will learn about: the importance of building diversity on boards and tools and processes for creating and keeping a board with a diverse range of board members

Governance Bytes #3:Foundation of a Successful Partnership
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 28 April
Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman
You will learn about: Getting the balance right between governance and management. Who does what and where the lines of responsibility fall, including officer roles such as Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer.

Governance Bytes #4: Let’s Get Personal
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 26 May
Facilitator: Aly McNicoll
You will learn about: Strategies for dealing with difficult personalities including how to get an ineffective Board member to move on.

Governance Bytes #5: Toeing the Line – Knowing Your Legal Obligations
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 30 June
Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman
You will learn about: Compliance requirements and obligations of individuals and Boards, legal structures, and ways of managing conflicts of interest.

Governance Bytes #6: Meetings That Matter
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 28 July
Facilitator: Aly McNicoll
You will learn about: Ways to ensure Board meetings are productive, effective and make the most of the intelligence around the table.

Governance Bytes #7: Rules of Engagement
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 25 August
Facilitator: Sandy Thompson
You will learn about: The 3 Ps - policies, procedures and plans. What exactly are policies and why are they important to your organisation.

Governance Bytes #8: Hooking the Good Ones – Getting and Keeping The Right People
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 29 September
Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman
You will learn about: Recruiting and retaining the right people to your Board as well as how to evaluate and up-skill your Board members’ own governance abilities.

Governance Bytes #9: Good to Great - Cultivating the Right Culture
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 27 October
Facilitator: Sandy Thompson
You will learn about: How to create a positive, productive team culture on your Board.

Governance Bytes #10: Painting the Big Picture - Strategy in the Real World
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 24 November
Facilitator: Garth Nowland-Foreman
You will learn about: What strategy looks like in the real world; how to think strategically and how you can make a greater impact by leading with strategy.

Governance Bytes #11: Being the Boss
When: 6:15pm-7:45pm, Thursday 8 December
Facilitator: Aly McNicoll
You will learn about: Being a good employer, including performance appraisals, conversations about accountability and managing your manager.