Papakura Governance Programme

The Papakura Community Network invites the Papakura community  to participate in an online programme for board members and managers of community and  not for profit organisations.

To download a copy of the flyer click here

This programme will:

• Build your skills, knowledge and expertise in governance
• help you to deepen your understanding of your roles and responsibilities as a board member
• Provide an opportunity for you to join others in exploring the context and environment your organisations are  leading in
• Enable you to make connections and build your networks with others doing similar work to you

The programme consists of four 2 hour zoom sessions over four months with a follow up 1 hour session shortly after.

This programme is free to participate in. You will be sent further information and  a link to join the workshop when you register

There are two opportunities for you to participate in, either a Wednesday evening or a Saturday morning.

Cohort Tahi: Getting it right

Session 1: Searching for the Unicorn; Wednesday, March 23; 6pm to 8pm

• Stories of success in Papakura
• What value do our boards add?
• Exploring myths of good governance

Session 2: Know Your Numbers; Wednesday, April 20; 6pm to 8pm

• Understanding Finances for board members
• Exploring financial oversight
• Monitoring and controls

Session 3: Manager/Board partnership; Wednesday May 18; 6pm to 8pm

• Leading together
• Communicating well
• Building a positive working relationship
• Reporting

Session 4: Getting off the dance floor onto the balcony; Wednesday June 15; 6pm to 8pm

• Strategic awareness
• Creating generative question
• Measuring results

Final session; Wednesday, July 20; 6pm to 7pm

• Papakura panel and final speakers

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Cohort Rua – Saturday mornings: Leadership through Governance

Session 1: Searching for the Unicorn; Saturday April 2; 10am to 12noon

• Stories of success in Papakura
• What value do our boards add?
• Exploring myths of good governance

Session 2: Know Your Numbers; Saturday, April 30; 10am to 12noon

• Understanding Finances for board members
• Exploring financial oversight
• Monitoring and controls

Session 3: Getting on and off boards; Saturday, May 28; 10am to 12noon

• Keeping boards vitalised
• Encourage good governance processes
• Succession planning, orientation, and training
• Exiting non performing members

Session 4: Cheering on the Chairs; June 25; 10am to 12noon

• Skills  to effectively lead your  governance teams
• Facilitating effective decision making
• Coaching approaches

Final session: Saturday, July 30; 10am to 11am

• Papakura panel and final speakers

For more information contact sandy@lead.org.nz